The Li Ki is a comprehensive English translation of the ancient Chinese text, compiled and translated by James Legge. The Li Ki is one of the Five Classics of Confucianism, and is a collection of rituals, ceremonies, and etiquette guidelines that were used in ancient China. The book is divided into three sections: the Book of Rites, the Book of Ceremonies, and the Book of Customs. Each section provides a detailed description of the various rituals and ceremonies that were performed during important events, such as weddings, funerals, and coronations. The Li Ki also contains information on proper behavior and manners, as well as guidelines for government officials and rulers. Legge's translation is considered to be one of the most authoritative and accurate translations of the Li Ki available in English, making it an essential resource for scholars and students of Chinese history and culture.They informed the officer of prayer in the apartment; they seated the representative of the departed in the hall; they killed the victim in the courtyard. The head of the victim was taken up to the apartment. This was at the regular sacrifice, when the officer of prayer addressed himself to the spirit-tablet of the departed. If it were (merely) the offering of search, the minister of prayer takes his place at the inside of the gate of the temple.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.