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[Two Volumes:] The Junks and Sampans of the Yangtze. [Volume I is subtitled:] Introduction; and Craft of the Estuary and Shanghai Area. Vol. II: The Craft of the Lower and Middle Yangtze and Tributaries

[Two Volumes:] The Junks and Sampans of the Yangtze. [Volume I is subtitled:] Introduction; and Craft of the Estuary and Shanghai Area. Vol. II: The Craft of the Lower and Middle Yangtze and Tributaries

[Two Volumes:] The Junks and Sampans of the Yangtze. [Volume I is subtitled:]
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[Two Volumes:] The Junks and Sampans of the Yangtze. [Volume I is subtitled:] Introduction; and Craft of the Estuary and Shanghai Area. Vol. II: The Craft of the Lower and Middle Yangtze and Tributaries

by WORCESTER, G. R. G

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Shanghai: Statistical Department of the Inspectorate General of Customs [Sold by Kelly and Walsh], 1948. First editions. Hardcover with dust jackets. Very Good+/Fair and Very Good. 4to. Two vols., both in original bindings. Vol. I: Pp. xxviii; 245. Vol. II: Pp. 246 - 496. Vol. I with 83 plates, fold-out maps, 17 textual illustrations describing plans, rigging, anchors, hulls, rudders, etc. Prefatory note by Lester K. Little, Inspector General of Customs, in Vol. I. Both vols. with b&w photo frontispieces. Glossary. Vol I: Green silk moire with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Vol. II: Cloth matching shade of green in Vol. I, but not moire, as issued. Vol. I with a contemporary gift inscription (1949) on ffep, and light wear to fore-edge of front board. Offsetting to endpapers of both vols. Dust jackets with edge-wear; rear panel and flap of the first volume missing entirely. Both volumes are bright, which attests in part to the efficacy of the dust jackets. That the dust jackets exist in any condition at all impresses: Until the acquisition of this set we didn't know they existed.

According to Worcester, "China holds scholarship in high honor, but apparently they did not concern themselves with naval history or nautical lore." Worcester stepped in to fill that void of works on traditional sailing craft: While working in anti-smuggling operations in the Marine Department, Worcester took an interest in traditional Chinese nautical architecture, then encompassing maritime design in operation for some two-thousand years.

Inspector General Maze, noticing GRGW's writing and drawing ability, placed him full time in the Chinese Nautical Research Department. For eight years he traveled through China during the war of resistance against Japanese invaders. His ultimate aim: As with Joseph Needham, to restore pride and history of the Chinese people. At the time of publication Worcester is listed as Assistant River Inspector. Although both volumes can be readily found, the presence of dust jackets and the fresh condition of this set warrants desirability.

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Title
[Two Volumes:] The Junks and Sampans of the Yangtze. [Volume I is subtitled:] Introduction; and Craft of the Estuary and Shanghai Area. Vol. II: The Craft of the Lower and Middle Yangtze and Tributaries
Author
WORCESTER, G. R. G
Format/Binding
Hardcover with dust jackets
Book Condition
Used - Very Good+
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Fair and Very Good
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Edition
First editions
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Statistical Department of the Inspectorate General of Customs [Sold by Kelly and Walsh]
Place of Publication
Shanghai
Date Published
1948
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May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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