Author: Nevius, John L.
Title: China and the Chinese: A General Description of the Country and Its Inhabitants; Its Civilization and Its Form of Government; Its Religious and Social Institutions; Its Intercourse with Other Nations; and Its Present Condition and Prospects
Description: New York, Harper and Brothers, 1869. Cloth. Purple cloth. 456 pp. With a fold out map and black and white illustrations throughout. A study of life in China, with many chapters devoted to a look at the practice of Buddhism, Confucianism, and other religions, as well as superstitions and the practice of divination. With sections on language, culture and missionary work in China. By Rev. John L. Nevius, who served as a missionary for ten years in China, and was noted for his pioneering work as a missionary, including adopting different methods of conducting the work. GOOD condition. Heavy fading to the spine and extremities, with otherwise general fading. Minor soiling. Some staining and spotting to the spine. Cloth scuffed along the extremities, with some bumping. Text block toned. Minor scattered foxing, including to the map, which is rather wrinkled along its edges. Good .
Keywords: Noisbn Asian History Chinese History
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Title: China and the Chinese: A General Description of the Country and Its Inhabitants; Its Civilization and Its Form of Government; Its Religious and Social Institutions; Its Intercourse with Other Nations; and Its Present Condition and Prospects
Description: New York, Harper and Brothers, 1869. Cloth. Purple cloth. 456 pp. With a fold out map and black and white illustrations throughout. A study of life in China, with many chapters devoted to a look at the practice of Buddhism, Confucianism, and other religions, as well as superstitions and the practice of divination. With sections on language, culture and missionary work in China. By Rev. John L. Nevius, who served as a missionary for ten years in China, and was noted for his pioneering work as a missionary, including adopting different methods of conducting the work. GOOD condition. Heavy fading to the spine and extremities, with otherwise general fading. Minor soiling. Some staining and spotting to the spine. Cloth scuffed along the extremities, with some bumping. Text block toned. Minor scattered foxing, including to the map, which is rather wrinkled along its edges. Good .
Keywords: Noisbn Asian History Chinese History
Price: US$ 130.00 Seller: Mare Booksellers
- Book number: 012259
- Book number: 012259
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