Description: Antique 1910 China and Her People Vol. I & II by Charles Denby. - Charles Denby Jr. (November 14, 1861 – February 15, 1938) was an American diplomat in China and later in Vienna, Austria-Hungary and was known as one of the top scholars of Chinese language and culture of his time. These books Denby provides accounts of Peking, the Imperial City and other places he visited during his stay in China, as well as covers the arts and culture, agriculture, government, religion of the region. He also narrates the contemporary political events of his time such as the Japanese-China war and Chinese riots. - Beautiful gold embossed covers with a dragon shield design on fronts and spine - Second impression published in 1910 by L. C. Page & Company, Boston. - Black and white photographic illustrations throughout - These were once library books and have stamps inside the front to that effect. The covers are in good condition with some surface wear but gilt largely in tact. Pages inside are in good readable condition with some signs of handling but generally clean. Some separation of pages at the front of both volumes. First page of Vol. I is loose others are partially still attached.
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Topic: People
Publication Year: 1910
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: China and Her People
Author: Charles Denby
Vintage: Yes
