Avery+B

Atlantis Chinensis

p. 183

Arrived in China. They no longer wear breeches, some people are wearing Mao pantsuits and most women are wearing dresses. There are a lot of agricultural workers, there aren't as many street workers as before. The people aren't growing in complete subsistence, there is more food for others. There is no labor force anymore.

p. 180

The women now are still handsom, but they no longer break their feet to have smaller feet. Their skin is tanner, their eyes still brown. They pare [cut] the nails on the left hand, and they don't have to wear cases of reeds. There is not a set time to eat meals, though they usually eat meals around the same time. Not all women are short, although some are shorter than others.

p. 182

The country people are not as likewise to wear short hair with a lock hanging down behind. There is no more labor force, but they are skill'd in Husbandry and Tillage. Barren land is still improved by dunging. There usually aren't exceptions to taxes for these country people or phesants.