The Story of the Miao.

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London: Henry Hooks. [1919]. Small 8vo. Original cloth, spine lettered in gilt, front cover lettered and decorated in blind; pp. 191; plates after photographs; text evenly browned due to paper stock; otherwise a very good copy of a great rarity; Chinese stamp in red to front fly-leaf.First edition. 'In 1907 a people's movement to Christ among the Flowery Miao, a minority nationality reached the Chaotung area from its starting point in Anshun, Kweichow (Guizhou) Province, and Pollard became its most famed missionary leader. Until his death from typhoid, he established a center for the thousands of new believers in Shimenkan across the Kweichow provincial border, itinerated widely, planted churches, trained leaders, obtained justice for Miao Christians from officials and landlords, developed a unique script, known as the Pollard script, and used it when he translated the New Testament into the Miao language. He is remembered by Miao Christians as their spiritual ancestor' (Biographical Dictionary of Christian Missions). The Pollard script, loosely based on the Western letter alphabet is still in use.…

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Title
The Story of the Miao.
Author
POLLARD, Sam.
Publication year
1919
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition

Henry Sotheran Ltd

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The longest established antiquarian booksellers in Europe. Founded in York in 1761, established in London in 1815, Henry Sotheran Limited has a long and distinguished history. For over 260 years, we have been offering unsurpassed opportunities to collectors and enthusiasts, from the purchase of the libraries of Laurence Sterne in 1768, and Charles Dickens in 1870, to the complete stock and copyright of the ornithologist and publisher John Gould. Throughout our history we have prided ourselves on the quality and condition of our books, and our friendly service. Our premises in the heart of London's Cecil Court area are spacious and elegantly appointed, and we welcome regular clients and passers-by alike to wander in and browse our stock in a relaxing and convivial atmosphere.…

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