About the book: 2010 / The book tells about the customs, mores, family life, beliefs and rituals of the Chinese - the people who created one of the most interesting and in many ways mysterious civilizations of the East. The author, in a fascinating form, based on literary and documentary sources, tells about the life of China during the reign of the Qing dynasty (XVII-early XX centuries), but is not limited to this era, turning to ancient traditions and beliefs.