Chinese Peasant Cults: Being a Study of Chinese Paper Gods

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Chinese Peasant Cults: Being a Study of Chinese Paper Gods is a book by Clarence Burton Day, published by Cheng Wen Publishing in 1974. It is a reprint of the second edition of the book, which was originally published in 1969. The book is a study of the folk religion and paper gods of Chinese peasants, based on the authors fieldwork and research in China. The book covers the history, origin, classification, worship, and symbolism of the paper gods, as well as their relation to other aspects of Chinese culture and society. The book has 243 pages and features many illustrations and photographs. Additional remarks: small cosmetic defect on page 175 and 176. Small tear to DJ.