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Hardbound. Condition: Good. First Edition. This reader consists of 107 reading lessons in English and Chinese, each with a list of new vocabulary - a total of 1500 English words are introduced. The author provides reference material, such as a list of irregular verbs, a list of words of opposite meaning, abbreviations, letter formats, etc. at the rear of the volume, and as might be expected of the author and publishers, the English text includes significant Christian doctrine. The reader was designed for instruction of English to overseas Chinese, particularly from south China, as the Chinese text follows the Cantonese dialect. Binding good; spine a little worn. EPs missing; internal pages lightly toned but otherwise clean and unmarked. 144 pp., small b&w drawings scattered throughout. Size: 19 x 13 cm.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 188 pages. Occasional black and white illustrations in text. Copyright 1902. No indication of prior printings. Includes 72 reading lessons with titles such as Confucious and the Wise Boy, A Cunning Fox, and The Camel and the Miller, plus exercises on vowel sounds, consonant sounds, and articulation. "The lessons cover quite a large range of subjects. In this way the Chinese scholar will acquire much valuable knowledge." - from Preface. Includes text in English and Chinese, side-by-side, on each page. Minimal faint markings to contents. Binding intact. Average wear to maroon cloth. A sound copy of this wonderful vintage reader. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.