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The Lore of Cathay, or the Intellect of China (1901)
MARTIN, W.A.P.
Edinburgh: Oliphant, Anderson & Ferrier
UK First edition
Octavo
1901
Near Fine
B7869
UK First edition of book originally published in New York . Octavo, pp 472, 12 plate illustrations from photographs. Bound in red cloth covered hard boards, gilt and black lettering and decoration.
Martin, professor at the Chinese Imperial University in Peking , wrote an earlier book, ‘A Cycle of Cathay’. Here in The Lore of Cathay, he evaluates Chinese culture and intellect, with sections of the book on Arts & Sciences, Literature, Religion and Philosophy, Education and History. The book is in Near Fine condition, a lovely copy.
Martin, professor at the Chinese Imperial University in Peking , wrote an earlier book, ‘A Cycle of Cathay’. Here in The Lore of Cathay, he evaluates Chinese culture and intellect, with sections of the book on Arts & Sciences, Literature, Religion and Philosophy, Education and History. The book is in Near Fine condition, a lovely copy.
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