Books Describing the Customs of the Late Qin and Early Han Dynasties

The General History of Chinese Customs-Qin and Han Volume.

Author:

Peng Wei, Yang Zhenhong

Publisher:

Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: Dietary Customs

Section 1: Dietary Structures

I Staple Foods

II Vegetables

III Fish, Poultry and Eggs

IV Aquatic Products and Seafood

V Seasoning Ingredients

IV Fish and Seafoods

V Seasoning Ingredients

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IV Aquatic and Seafood Products

V Flavoring Ingredients

VI Fruits

VII Beverages

Section 2: Kitchen Facilities and Culinary Activities

I Kitchen

II Kitchen Facilities and Utensils

III Culinary Activities

Section 3: Food Preparation

I Preparation of Staple Foods

II Preparation of Flavoring Ingredients

II Preparation of Seasoning Ingredients

I Staple Foods

II Preparation of Seasoning Ingredients

3 Preparation of Dishes

4 Preparation of Fruits

Section 4: Food Utensils

1 Serving Utensils

2 Eating Utensils

3 Drinking Utensils

4 Food Plates

Section 5: Dietary Practices and Customs

1 Food and Drinking at All Levels of Society

2 Food and Drinking at All Levels of Society

3 Dietary Practices at All Levels of Society

4 Dining and Drinking at All Levels of Society

5 Diet

II Feasts and Drinks

III Dietary Taboos

Chapter 3: Clothing Customs

Section 1: Raw Materials and Types of Clothing

I Raw Materials for Clothing

II Clothing

III Crowns and Gowns

IV Miscellaneous Clothing

Section 2: Body Makeup

I Women's Makeup

II Men's Makeup

III Potable Utensils

III Food Cases

Chapter 5: Dietary Practices and Ethics

A. II Male Makeup

Section 3: Clothing for All Classes of Society

I Fragrant Clothing

II Official Clothing

III Military Uniforms

IV Clothing for All Other Classes

Section 4: Regional and Periodic Changes

Chapter 3: Residential and Architectural Customs

Chapter 4: Transportation Customs

Chapter 5: Marriage Customs

Chapter 5: Marriage Customs

These are the most important of the four chapters of the book. Chapter 5 Marriage Customs

Chapter 6 Health Care Customs

Chapter 7 Funeral Customs

Chapter 8 Agricultural Customs

Chapter 9 Beliefs and Customs

Chapter 10 Festivals and Customs

Chapter 11 Amusements and Customs

Chapter 12 Social Customs and Social Trends