Battle Hymn of China
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1943.
First Edition. 522 pp. 8vo. Original maroon cloth with blind-stamped sun motif and gilt spine titles. Dust jacket unclipped with heavy wear to extremities. Loss to back panel of dustjacket. Interior clean with typical age-toning. Includes the large, original fold-out map and numerous photographic plates.
A powerful, first-hand account of a nation in the throes of revolution and foreign invasion. Smedley, an American revolutionary and journalist, spent over a decade at the front lines, serving as a correspondent with the Eighth Route Army. Her narrative provides an unflinching look at war. This work remains a cornerstone for understanding the complex origins of modern China.
. Very Good. Item #735Price: $350.00