Demetrius Charles Boulger, History of China, 1898 ill.
"China" by Demetrius Charles Boulger. With a supplementary chapter of recent events by Mayo W. Hazeltine, Nations of the World Series published by Peter Fenelon Collier, New York, 1898.
Hard boards, original red cloth [a little surface wear], gold lettering on spine, 6" x 8.1/2"; stamp of J. Griff Edwards the front endpaper and 'Preface' page; 540 pages + 4 illustrations on glossy paper, a little foxing plates and pages next to the plates, very good condition.
"An excellent study of the China that existed prior to WWI. It demonstrates the Western view of China prior to the fall of the empire, explains many of the reasons for that collapse and predicts the future of a more sustainable state and the dangers of a more powerful China." [a review]
"Boulger has written a very enriching account of China as it used to be. It starts with the early ages of the country which was something really new and exciting for me. The Mongol conquest and the detailing of the Ming dynasty was also quite informative to read. I believe this is one of the best books ever written on the history of China. A must read for history buffs." [a private review]
Demetrius Charles Boulger (1853-1928) was an English author. He was educated at the Kensington School. Beginning in 1876 Boulger contributed to the important British journals on questions concerning India, China, Egypt and Turkey. With Sir Lepel Griffin he founded in 1885 the Asiatic Quarterly Review and edited it during the first four and one-half years of its publication.
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From the library of J. Griff Edwards, Portsmouth, Virginia. His stamp is on the front endpaper and Preface page.
John Griff Edwards (1870-1912) belonged to the old established settler family in Virginia. His father, brothers and uncles served in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. The grandfather, LeRoy Griffin Edwards (1804-1866), was the president of the Confederate Convention of 1864. John's wife, Mrs. J. Griff Edwards founded and led the first of the United Confederate Choirs of America (1907). After that she was elected the 'Commander in Chief of the United Confederate Choirs.' In 1911 she published a volume titled "Echoes From Dixie A Collection of Songs Used in the South."
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"China" by Demetrius Charles Boulger. With a supplementary chapter of recent events by Mayo W. Hazeltine, Nations of the World Series published by Peter Fenelon Collier, New York, 1898.
Hard boards, original red cloth [a little surface wear], gold lettering on spine, 6" x 8.1/2"; stamp of J. Griff Edwards the front endpaper and 'Preface' page; 540 pages + 4 illustrations on glossy paper, a little foxing plates and pages next to the plates, very good condition.
"An excellent study of the China that existed prior to WWI. It demonstrates the Western view of China prior to the fall of the empire, explains many of the reasons for that collapse and predicts the future of a more sustainable state and the dangers of a more powerful China." [a review]
"Boulger has written a very enriching account of China as it used to be. It starts with the early ages of the country which was something really new and exciting for me. The Mongol conquest and the detailing of the Ming dynasty was also quite informative to read. I believe this is one of the best books ever written on the history of China. A must read for history buffs." [a private review]
Demetrius Charles Boulger (1853-1928) was an English author. He was educated at the Kensington School. Beginning in 1876 Boulger contributed to the important British journals on questions concerning India, China, Egypt and Turkey. With Sir Lepel Griffin he founded in 1885 the Asiatic Quarterly Review and edited it during the first four and one-half years of its publication.
Provenance:
From the library of J. Griff Edwards, Portsmouth, Virginia. His stamp is on the front endpaper and Preface page.
John Griff Edwards (1870-1912) belonged to the old established settler family in Virginia. His father, brothers and uncles served in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. The grandfather, LeRoy Griffin Edwards (1804-1866), was the president of the Confederate Convention of 1864. John's wife, Mrs. J. Griff Edwards founded and led the first of the United Confederate Choirs of America (1907). After that she was elected the 'Commander in Chief of the United Confederate Choirs.' In 1911 she published a volume titled "Echoes From Dixie A Collection of Songs Used in the South."
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US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ----------- $9.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) --- $29.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ---- $40.50
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