Land Laughing Buddha by Close Upton (64 results)
Language: English
Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1924
- Hardcover
Seller: Avol's Books LLC, Madison, WI, U.S.A.Avol's Books LLC
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Good to Very Good. Blue cloth with gilt on front and spine. Light rubbing to gilt on front. Paper covering rear hinge has been reglued, with short tear at top, but webbing undamaged. Inner hinge between title page and frontis a little tender. Light dust soiling to edges.
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Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1924
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Seller: Recycle Bookstore, San Jose, CA, U.S.A.Recycle Bookstore
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fair. Book has a mild crack to hinge at the inside front cover, pages 48, 64, 320 & 352 (binding is fragile), mild rubbing to top and bottom edges of spine, mild toning to spine, very mild toning to edgeblock, a dime-sized stain to pages 350-356 the starts dime-sized and greadually gets smaller, and a tiny…stain in the bottom corner of same pages that ends at page 354.otherwise book is an acceptable copy with bright pages and a clean cover. Photos available upon request.
More imagesPublished by Putnam's Sons, NY, 1924
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Seller: Clausen Books, RMABA, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.Clausen Books, RMABA
Contact seller5-star sellerBlue Cloth. Condition: Good+. First Edition. Retired library copy with usual stamps, stickers and labels. Clean text, endpapers partially separated at the gutters; Sound, lightly shelf worn binding; Although lacking the original paper dust jacket, this copy is now protected in clear, five--mil mylar. 359p. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" -… 9¾" tall. B & W Photographs (illustrator). Ex-Library Hardcover.
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Language: English
Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York & London, 1924
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Seller: Burke's Books, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.Burke's Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Navy blue covers with gilt titles, shelf wear, minor rubs to extremities. Prev. owner's name inside twice on end papers. Light toning to pgs. 359 pgs.
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Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fair. First edition Putnam's 1924. Binding badly cracked and weak at front. Ex-library. Otherwise average wear, pages yellowed with minor blemishes.
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Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, NY, 1928
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Second Impression. 359 pages, 8vo. No DJ. Second Impression. Dark blue cloth boards with gilt lettering along spine and front cover. Shelfwear: light scuffing along edges and cover boards, front spine hinge is lightly cracked, previous owner's bookplate on inside front cover and stamp embossed on… last page, light tanning. Volume is in Very Good-minus condition.
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Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1924
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Seller: Independent Books, Long Beach, WA, U.S.A.Independent Books
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good (+). No Jacket. 359 numbered pp; HB. Pages: clean, bright, tight, f.e. deckled, decorative eps (Chinese characters), photo frontis (Mt. Hwa); a.e. lt tanned, mild lean, PO name inked front ep. Cover: textured navy, gilt titles front/spine; v lt shelfwear, front b.e. crnr bumped, sm dimple front near b….e., spine mildly faded w/ several sm dk stains.
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Language: English
Published by New York & London, Putnam's Sons, 1924
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Add to basket16 x 23 cm Leinen. Condition: Gut. 356 Seiten + Bildtafeln dunkelblauer Leinenband mit Titelprägung; gut erhaltenes Exemplar mit zahlreichen Bildtafeln Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'In the Land of the Laughing Buddha: The Adventures of an American Barbarian in China' is a captivating first-hand account of life in China during the chaotic and transformative early 20th century. Written by Josef Washington Hall under the pen name Upton Close, this narrative follows an Am…erican adventurer as he traverses a land defined by shifting political tides, ancient traditions, and the rise of powerful warlords. Through the eyes of a self-described 'barbarian,' readers are invited into a world where the remnants of imperial grandeur collide with the emerging forces of modernity.The work offers a vivid exploration of Chinese society, culture, and geography, ranging from bustling urban centers to remote provinces. Hall's experiences provide a unique perspective on the interpersonal dynamics and political intrigues of the Warlord Era, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Asian history and international relations. With a blend of humor, keen observation, and daring escapades, the book captures the resilience and complexity of the Chinese people during a period of profound upheaval. 'In the Land of the Laughing Buddha' remains a significant travelogue that documents a pivotal moment in the history of East-West encounters, preserving the atmosphere of a China that was as enigmatic as it was rapidly changing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'In the Land of the Laughing Buddha: The Adventures of an American Barbarian in China' is a captivating first-hand account of life in China during the chaotic and transformative early 20th century. Written by Josef Washington Hall under the pen name Upton Close, this narrative follows an American…adventurer as he traverses a land defined by shifting political tides, ancient traditions, and the rise of powerful warlords. Through the eyes of a self-described 'barbarian,' readers are invited into a world where the remnants of imperial grandeur collide with the emerging forces of modernity.The work offers a vivid exploration of Chinese society, culture, and geography, ranging from bustling urban centers to remote provinces. Hall's experiences provide a unique perspective on the interpersonal dynamics and political intrigues of the Warlord Era, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Asian history and international relations. With a blend of humor, keen observation, and daring escapades, the book captures the resilience and complexity of the Chinese people during a period of profound upheaval. 'In the Land of the Laughing Buddha' remains a significant travelogue that documents a pivotal moment in the history of East-West encounters, preserving the atmosphere of a China that was as enigmatic as it was rapidly changing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Published by White Lotus Press, New York, 1924
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Seller: SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, U.S.A.SEATE BOOKS
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Published by G.L P. Putnam's Sons, New York, New York, U. S. A., 1924
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Seller: Granada Bookstore, IOBA, Woodlawn, IL, U.S.A.Granada Bookstore, IOBA
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing. The Author Has Written An Inscription Above His Photo. He Has Signed Using His Pen Name And Real Name Below His Photo. The Book Is Bound In Dark Blue Cloth Over Boards With Gilt Lettering On The Spine. The Endpapers Are Illustrated With Chinese Cha…racters. The Cover Is Worn And Has A Tiny Tear At The Upper Spine Tip. The Hinges Are Cracked. No Ownership Information Present And The Text Appears To Be Free Of Notation. Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by New York: Putnam's, 1924
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Seller: Ethnographics, Georgetown, TX, U.S.A.Ethnographics
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1stedn; lg8vo Blue cloth, gilt titles to cover and spine, slt dimming to spine ow bright tight and clean, VG/ndj: xxii+358pp, 33 bw photos, glossary, photo frontis (Mt. Hwa), ffep title vignette; A journalist guide to the country, people, the Chinese character and a good l…ook at China's politics, war lords & the advancing Japanese. In Shantung, Peking besieged by its own army, famine, Mongolia-A Chinese Cleopatra, Bandit King, searching for the President, the shrine of the laughing Buddha.
