The Confucius here printed, and Mencius soon to follow, will make the first volume. It has been judged best to retain the very full indexes, as they not only help to find the subject, but afford explanation also; especially is this the case with the proper names. The reader will inquire, Who was Confucius, and where did he live Chambers' Encyclopaedia gives so brief and clear an account, I choose to copy.
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