Ling-Nam, or, Interior Views of Southern China, Including Explorations in the Hitherto Untraversed Island of Hainan
Language: English
Published by S. W. Partridge, London, 1886
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: AJ Scruffles, Leigh On Sea, Essex, United KingdomAJ Scruffles
AbeBooks seller since April 24, 2009
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 275.58
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Handsomely produced guide to southern china, in particular Guangzhou/Canton. Based on Henry's journeys through the region. Complete with 3 maps of Central and Northern Canton and Hainan, prepared by the author, plus numerous b/w illustrations and engravings. Benjamin Couch “BC” Henry was a missionary, active in China since 1873 and had a keen for the culture and natural history of the country, his walking tour of Hainan was the first undertaken by a foreigner. Decorated initials. 8vo. 511pp. Some mild toning and marking to covers. Toning to spine. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Occasional light spotting within. Otherwise clean and binding sound. Good. A nice example of this rare and important travelogue.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Ling-Nam, or, Interior Views of Southern China, Including Explorations in the Hitherto Untraversed Island of Hainan
- Author
- B. C. Henry
- Publisher
- S. W. Partridge, London
- Publication year
- 1886
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
AJ Scruffles
Leigh On Sea, Essex, United Kingdom
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