Author: Morris, Charles
Title: Historical Tales. The Romance of Reality. Japan and China
Description: Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Company, 1904. Cloth. Green cloth with gilt decorations on the spine. 353 pages. With a few photos throughout. A collection of historical anecdotes relating to Japan and China, including the first of the Mikados, Jingu, the Amazon of Japan, the Tartar invasion of Japan, the founder of Yedo and modern feudalism, the opening of Japan, the founder of the Chinese Empire, Kaotsou and the Dynasty of the Hans, the invasion of the Tartar Steppes, the Siege of Sinching, the reign of Taitsong the Great, etc. Morris was a prolific 19th century, early 20th century author, responsible for many dime novels, as well as the series of which this book is part. VERY GOOD condition. Minor fading, mostly along the edges. Minor scuffing. A small area of faint discoloration on the rear panel. Minor wear to the corners. Spine sunned with the head and tail lightly frayed. Interior clean and solid. Very Good/No Jacket.

Keywords: Japan China History


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