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The Chan's Great Continent: China in Western MindsChina has transfixed the West since the earliest contacts between these civilizations. With his characteristic elegance and insight, Jonathan Spence explores how the West has understood China over seven centuries. Ranging from Marco Polo's own depiction of China and the mighty Khan, Kublai, in the 1270s to the China sightings of three twentieth century writers of acknowledged genius Kafka, Borges, and Calvino Spence conveys Western thought on China
China has transfixed the West since the earliest contacts between these civilizations. With his characteristic elegance and insight, Jonathan Spence explores how the West has understood China over seven centuries. Ranging from Marco Polo's own depiction of China and the mighty Khan, Kublai, in the 1270s to the China sightings of three twentieth-century writers of acknowledged genius-Kafka, Borges, and Calvino-Spence conveys Western thought on China through a remarkable array of expression. Peopling Spence's account are Iberian adventurers, Enlightenment thinkers, spinners of the dreamy cult of Chinoiserie, and American observers such as Bret Harte, Mark Twain, Ezra Pound, and Eugene O'Neill. Taken together, these China sightings tell us as much about the self-image of the West as about China. "Wonderful. . . . Spence brilliantly demonstrates how] generation after generation of Westerners have] asked themselves, 'What is it . . . that held this astonishing, diverse, and immensely populous land together?' "--New York Times Book ReviewBinding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 10/17/1999
ISBN: 9780393319897
Pages: 279
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.52h x 5.21w x 0.78d
Review Citations: New York Times 11/14/1999 pg. 38
Ingram Advance 10/01/1999 pg. 150
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★★★★★ 5
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Color: Sunrise
I got this pickleball paddle set for my husband and I to try and learn how to play this new popular sport.
My first impressions of the rackets are they have a nice, solid feel to them but without feeling heavy. So solid yet lightweight would be an accurate description I think. After playing several rounds with my husband the grip still felt comfortable. Oh and I like the sling bag that comes with it. The bag is big enough to hold all the pickleball essentials.
I noticed when we were practicing that the rackets seem to be responsive and easy to control. The rackets are constructed of fiberglass and polypropylene and I have not noticed any issues with them so far everything is intact just like new. It also comes with a few balls to get started. I would compare them to whiffle balls as they are very similar in shape and size.
I am happy with my purchase of this outdoor pickleball set. It is a good value for the price, and a good starting point for beginners.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Love them
Color: Sunrise
Love the color of these and they’re great quality. Got as a gift for my niece who had expressed interest in starting to play pickleball so really loved the design of this set. Thought they are very reasonably priced for the high build quality and she's commented on how lightweight the rackets are yet very strong. Think this is a great stater set and would recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Good quality at a great price!
Color: Blue
The box included everything mentioned. The Paddle feel light, and has enough power to smash. The grip is very comfortable too. The included "outdoor balls" feel lighter than what I'm used to, but worked well on a windy day. Great for beginners. It would make an excellent gift for a novice or intermediate player.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Makes a nice gift
Color: Blue
This pickleball set is great for gifting, not too expensive but looks like nice quality. Good size, even for beginners.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Everything but the net
Color: Sunrise
This is a wonderful pickleball set for anyone from beginners to seasoned players. For those looking to start playing, it has everything but the net included. More seasoned players will appreciate the well designed paddles, with their light weight and comfortable grip. I bought a net in the fall for playing various sports and use that as well as some courts at a nearby park. The set is made to go anywhere with its sling-style carry bag that holds both the rackets and balls. I can even fit a snack, my phone and water bottle in there in addition to the tape. It’s a really affordable and accessible game to start playing. I highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024