A Chinese Biographical Dictionary
London: Bernard Quaritch; Shanghai: Kelly & Walsh, London & Shanghai. London: Bernard Quaritch; Shanghai: Kelly & Walsh, London & Shanghai. 1898. First Edition. 4to. 1022 pp. Index to Proper Names and Other Terms for Which no Characters are Given. Brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Light wear and rubbing; 2 small clippings affixed to ffep; else a near fine copy. Item #21314
Presents 2500+ entries of famous Chinese historical and cultural figures with names appearing in Chinese characters and their English translation using the Wade-Giles system; a system developed by the author, and remains the standard for Chinese/ English translation.
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