The Sacred Books of Chau is a book written by Charles F. Horne that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the ancient Chinese text known as the Chau or Zhou Li. This text is a collection of documents that date back to the Zhou dynasty (1046-256 BCE) and is considered to be one of the most important works of ancient Chinese literature.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the Chau and its historical context, including a detailed analysis of the structure and content of the text. The second part of the book is a translation of the Chau itself, which includes a wide range of topics such as ritual ceremonies, court procedures, and political organization.Throughout the book, Horne provides insightful commentary and analysis that helps readers to better understand the significance of the Chau and its place in Chinese history and culture. The Sacred Books of Chau is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient Chinese literature, history, and culture.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Ancient China, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100006.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.