Author: STRATTON, CHESTER R. (BY)
Title: Picturesque China or the Flowery Kingdom Being a Full and Fascinating Description of China and Its Peculiar People Containing Graphic Occounts of the Manners, Customs and Superstitions of the Chinese; Oriental Speldor; Idol Worship; Great Cities
Description: Washington, DC, Geo W. Bertron. 1910, First Edition. Illustrated Cloth, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ill.: Embellished with numerous Engravings. Hardcover, With the teachings of Confucius, The Great Chinese Philosopher and Reformer; Merchants and Mechanics; Food, Dress, Amusement, etc. Beautiful copy; Light aging, else textblock is in very good condition. All edges age-toned. Light blue cloth binding, withsomewhat faded red stamped border and decoration on front cover and spine; Illustrated paper paste-down on front cover which a little rubbed along with the front cover titling; Lightly frayed corners and spine extremities, lightly sunned spine and boards; Binding covered in clear mylar; Enclosed in a custom-made, Robert Wang slip case; 256p. Very Good.

Keywords: Chinese Customs History, Chinese Manner History, Chinese Cultural History, Chinese Customs and Culture, China Travel, China Description Embellished with numerous Engravings


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