A Chinese Pioneer Family: The Lins of Wu-Feng, Taiwan 1729-1895
New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1979. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #002176
[xv] 375 p.p. [1]. B&W illustrations, reproductions and photos throughout. Binding of green cloth gilt lettered with small gilt design on front. Small stain to front of jacket. Light foxing to text block edges but interior clean. A Social History of Late Imperial China and a frontier family's rise to local eminence, from its pioneer days in 18th century Taiwan through its attainment of gentry status a century later. A most unusual book.
Price: $40.00
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