The Wisdom of China and India: A Comprehensive Treasury of the Ageless Wit and Wisdom of the East -- with Interpretative Introductions and Many New Translations By Lin Yutang; and Notes, Parables and Chronological Tables. First Modern Library Giant Editio
by Yutang, Lin, Editor
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- Fine
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- first
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About This Item
New York: Modern Library, 1955. New York: Modern Library, 1942. First Modern Library Giant edition G59. Thick 8vo. Cloth binding, 1104 pp. Topstaining. An ambitious and very desirable collection of work including many new translations by Lin Yutang, parables and chronological tables that has stood the test of time. Includes Indian Piety, Indian Imagination, Indian Humor, Buddhism, Chinese Mysticism, Chinese Democracy, The Middle Way, Chinese Poetry, Sketches of Chinese Life, Chinese Wit and Wisdom, a glossary, pronunciation of Chinese names and table of Chinese dynasties. Dust jacket soiled at rear panel. Fine in near fine dustjacket, protected with an archival-quality mylar cover.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Respectful Exits (US)
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- 021471
- Title
- The Wisdom of China and India: A Comprehensive Treasury of the Ageless Wit and Wisdom of the East -- with Interpretative Introductions and Many New Translations By Lin Yutang; and Notes, Parables and Chronological Tables. First Modern Library Giant Editio
- Author
- Yutang, Lin, Editor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Modern Library
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1955
- Bookseller catalogs
- India; China;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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