Bernard Upward (23 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Cyfieithiad gan J. Bodfan Anwyl. Ychydig o drael i dop a gwaelod y meingefn.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Accessible account of Chinese culture through the eyes of a missionary. With 74 b/w images. 8vo. Toning to covers, esp. to spine. Rubbing to edges with slight fraying/tearing to corners. Mild toning to page edges, else contents clean and sound. Good.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. An insightful dive into Chinese history and culture, this book is a delightful read for the layperson who wishes to understand the world's most populous country, its customs, and its people. The narrative opens in the 19th century, the dawn of China's entry into the world stage, and traces a historical line to the present day. The author, a missionary with decades of experience living in China, lends a unique perspective to his work. The result is an absorbing chronicle filled with vignettes of Chinese life, illustrated with the author's own photographs and personal anecdotes. Filled with the nuanced insights of a lifelong resident, this book is sure to be a favorite of China enthusiasts new and old. Each chapter brims with opportunities to learn and appreciate Chinese culture, history, and heritage, making this text both a valuable resource and a satisfying read. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Attractive decorative designs on on red cloth covers. With 74 illustrations. Scarce.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1909 cymdeithas genhadol llundain - good binding and reference copy - immediate 1st class despatch from the Uk 6 days a week.

Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 191 pp. Green cloth boards with black & gilt titles to spine & black and yellow illustration & titles to front panel. Presentation stamp to fep which is heavily foxed and worn through at lower RH corner. 2cm closed tear to top of fep & half title. Seventy four black & white illustrations.Text block clean and unmarked. A very decent copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Lovely 1908 london missionary society edition on red illustrated cloth with owners details filled in on presentation panel on end paper + seventy-four illustrations.

Map, black and white photographic plates, 191pp, pictorial covers a little sunned along the spine and adjacent sections of covers, school prize label on front free endpaper,removed, half title and lower endpaper lightly foxed, occasional light browning. Text clean and sound. Original attractive pictorial cloth with light signs of wear. Good copy. Reverend Upward was a missionary in Hankow, in this book he aimed to give young people an idea of the experiences he and his fellow missionaries had in Central China. Filled with ancedotal stories of local people and views on Chinese history and society.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1st; hb wide 8vo red deco illus cloth beveled bds, gilt titles, all edges gilt, black chinchar Hanren to fntcvr, slt rubbing to edges ow VG/ndj: 191pp, 73 illustrations from photographs, map. medical and other missionary work in China; Stories of Chinese Life and Mission Work in Hankow/Hankou. wiki=The London Missionary Society was an interdenominational evangelical missionary society formed in England in 1795 at the instigation of Welsh Congregationalist minister Edward Williams. It was largely Reformed in outlook, with Congregational missions in Oceania, Africa, and the Americas, although there were also Presbyterians (notable for their work in China), Methodists, Baptists, and various other Protestants involved. It now forms part of the Council for World Mission.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1st; hb wide 8vo green deco illus cloth beveled bds, gilt titles, all edges gilt, prize label ow VG/ndj: text in Welsh concerning missionary work in China; tsl of The Sons Of Han. Stories of Chinese Life and Mission Work. London Missionary Society, 1908. wiki=The London Missionary Society was an interdenominational evangelical missionary society formed in England in 1795 at the instigation of Welsh Congregationalist minister Edward Williams. It was largely Reformed in outlook, with Congregational missions in Oceania, Africa, and the Americas, although there were also Presbyterians (notable for their work in China), Methodists, Baptists, and various other Protestants involved. It now forms part of the Council for World Mission.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 154. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1914 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume c.1 Language: English Pages: 154 Volume c.1.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 196.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Octavo, pp ii, 123 + double-page 'War Map of the Wuhan Centre' + 2 pages publisher's ads. Bound in original illustrated red cloth, lettered in black. With frontispiece and 9 further illustrations on seven plates from photographs by the author. The author was with the L.M.S. in Hankow from 1905-1925, and from his base on the Yangtze River he was witness to the outbreak of the Revolution. He gives a day-by-day account of the battles between the Imperial Army and the revolutionary mutineers from October 1911 in Wuchang to the looting and burning of Hankow and the fall of Hanyang. A valuable first hand account of events. Boards a little grubby, but overall in Very Good Plus condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. 8vo. pp viii, 127.Ê Original publisher's red cloth, front cover and spine lettered in black; front cover with design in yellow and black. Photographic frontispiece, 7 photographic plates by the author, double-page map at the end. Spine a little faded, uniformly; spine ends a little rubbed; neat name on ffep. Covers bright. VG. Ê Signed by the author on title page, 'Yours in sincerity, Bernard Upward'. Bernard UpwardÊ (1873-1944) was a sinologist and a Christian missionary. He was an eye-witness to China's revolution of 1911, while living in Hankow, which forms part of modern Wuhan. The author's name on the front cover is 'Bernard Upward of Hankow'. An important first-hand account. Signed copies are scarce. Ê.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1908 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 207 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 207 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1908. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 200, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 200 200.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1908. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 204, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 204 204.