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Thomas Watters (1840-1901) was born in Ireland, the son of a Presbyterian Minister. Having studied at Queens College Belfast he was appointed to the Consular Service in Peking in 1863 and subsequently held several consular positions throughout the Chinese Empire. The present book gives a useful introduction to the temples of Confucius (wen-miao) throughout China, their layout, the annual rituals performed within, and in particular the tablets to followers, saints, & other sages who were enshrined and venerated in these halls. E.L.B. Allen was a student interpreter. Rare.