Thomas steep (12 Ergebnisse)

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

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

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

Softcover. Zustand: Good. First edition. Quarto wrappers. viii, 128pp., ix-xvi. Scattered foxing, yapped edges worn and torn, good only. Contributions by Walter Wilson, Eugene A. Kelly, Jan Spiess, Grace Adams, Bruce Winton Knight, Walter Schoenstedt, Jonathan F. Scott, Ernest Sutherland Bates, Meridel Le Sueur, Eugene Joffe, James M. Shields, Joseph N. Ulman, Alice Mulhern, Oswald Garrison Villard, Luis A. Hustana, Charles Fitzhugh Talman, Theodore Pratt, Kenneth Stewart, Charles Angoff, Samuel Grafton, Thomas Steep, Lewis Corey, Mildred Adams. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 223 pages; Foxing to page fore-edges. Has a large amount of wear and tear on cover. Yellowing to pages. Good overall condition. General wear. No major blemishes. No writing. ; - We're committed to your satisfaction. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Dust jacket missing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Good clean unmarked copy. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Chinese Fantastics' is a collection of vivid sketches and insightful anecdotes that explore the rich cultural landscape of China during the early 20th century. Thomas Steep presents a series of vignettes that capture the essence of Chinese life, ranging from the intricacies of courtly tradition to the colorful reality of street-level existence. The work delves into the symbolism of the dragon, the cultural history of the pigtail, and the varied roles of common laborers, providing a multifaceted view of a society in flux. Through these pages, readers encounter a world where ancient myths intersect with the day-to-day activities of a bustling nation. Steep describes the artistry of fans, the legends surrounding the Empress Dowager, and the peculiar customs that fascinated Western observers of the era. 'Chinese Fantastics' serves as both a travelogue and a cultural study, offering a unique perspective on the sights, sounds, and spirits of a China long since transformed. This work remains a valuable resource for those interested in Asian history, folklore, and the art of descriptive travel writing, preserving the atmospheric charm of its subjects with keen observation and literary flair.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 may 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.…

Hardbound. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. A foreign visitor's impressions of China and the Chinese in 1925. While lamenting the 'inscrutability' of the Chinese mind, Steep still has a keen eye for details and differences, and an obvious affection for the people. One particularly astute observation relates to his confidence in the positive role that women will play in China's future development. Occasionally tongue-in-cheek, and much of his observations are politically incorrect by today's standards, but certainly entertaining reading. viii, 223 pp. Size: 21 x 15 cm.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Chinese Fantastics' is a collection of vivid sketches and insightful anecdotes that explore the rich cultural landscape of China during the early 20th century. Thomas Steep presents a series of vignettes that capture the essence of Chinese life, ranging from the intricacies of courtly tradition to the colorful reality of street-level existence. The work delves into the symbolism of the dragon, the cultural history of the pigtail, and the varied roles of common laborers, providing a multifaceted view of a society in flux. Through these pages, readers encounter a world where ancient myths intersect with the day-to-day activities of a bustling nation. Steep describes the artistry of fans, the legends surrounding the Empress Dowager, and the peculiar customs that fascinated Western observers of the era. 'Chinese Fantastics' serves as both a travelogue and a cultural study, offering a unique perspective on the sights, sounds, and spirits of a China long since transformed. This work remains a valuable resource for those interested in Asian history, folklore, and the art of descriptive travel writing, preserving the atmospheric charm of its subjects with keen observation and literary flair.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 may 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. Zustand: Very Good. Presumed first edition. 222pp. Some early and late pages moderately foxed, edges a bit foxed as well, covers rubbed with sunning and bumping to the corners and spine ends, about very good. Briefly Inscribed by the author.

First Edition. First edition, 8vo, pp. viii, 222, [2]; frontispiece, decorations in the text; some chipping at the top of the spine, light wear; aall else very good in original pictorial black cloth stamped in red.