They Called Us White Chinese: The Story of a Lifetime of Service to God Mankind
by Tharp, Robert N
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Collectible, Fine/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0963942506
- ISBN 13
- 9780963942500
- Seller
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Concord, California, United States
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About This Item
Eva E Tharp Pubns (1994), 1994. Hardcover. Collectible, Fine/Very Good. Chang Ta-mu, Calligraphy. Huge quarto, hardcover, fine in near fine beige pictorial dj. Book is very heavy, about 10 pounds. Price includes extra shipping which will be more than basic charge. Beautiful endpaper paintings. Has maps and photo illustrations plus calligraphy. 845 pp. an autobiography of the late Robert N. Tharp, missionary to China in the early 1900's. covers his boyhood which details Chinese construction techniques, social/cultural aspects of village life, provincial wars and his life and adventures in general. His capture during WWII and take over of the Communists follows. The trials of him and his wife in escaping the country are almost incredible.
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- Bookseller
- bookwitch (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 74152
- Title
- They Called Us White Chinese: The Story of a Lifetime of Service to God Mankind
- Author
- Tharp, Robert N
- Illustrator
- Chang Ta-mu, Calligraphy
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Collectible, Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0963942506
- ISBN 13
- 9780963942500
- Publisher
- Eva E Tharp Pubns (1994)
- Place of Publication
- Charlotte, Nc
- Date Published
- 1994
Terms of Sale
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bookwitch
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Concord, California
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