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PREFACE
Three full decades have now passed since Taiwan came
into Japanese possession,
and during this period it can
be said without exaggeration that the island colony has
made remarkable progress
in economic,
cultural and
other directions.
As a result of this, commercial relations and communi.
cations with the homeland and foreign countries are
becoming closer and closer with the passage of years,
and an increasing number of visitors are constantly
reaching the island.
The present prosperity and the bright prospects of Tai-
wan, coupled with its romantic history and its rich natural
resources, are evidently attracting the attention of the
cultivated public.
Such being the case, it has been felt
in many quarters that a book giving some general
information regarding the various aspects of the island
sheuld be produced.
With the view of supplying this need, the Government
has undertaken the publication of the work, which has
been compiled by Mr. R. Hosui, until lately Chief of the
Foreign Division.
As the present book is perhaps not sufficiently detailed
for those requiring special knowledge, it is contemplated
to bring out an enlarged edition in the near future.
CONTENTS
Page
Chapter
1
1. Political History
2.
Geographical Description
19
3.
Inhabitants and Population
23
24.
4.
Administration
...
5.
Religion and Education
6.
Sanitation and Hygiene
7.
Communication and Means of Transport
8. Public Works...
9. Productive Industries
31
34
37
41
48
97
10. Trade and Finance
..
11. Government Monopolies
12. Social Work
...
..
..
13. Scientific Research Work ...
69
72
81
APPENDIX
Leading Cities: Places of Note and Historic
Interest...
990
84
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