China. [Life in Other Lands]

Wiens, Herold J. (Herold Jacob), 1912-1971. [eds., Raymond E. Fideler, Margaret Fisher, Wayne McDowell, Lila Grace Beattie, Marion Smith, Henrietta Lutke, Alan Adsmond, Patricia Poll, Frederick Hung; art, Jack A. Roderick; photos, John L. Strohm]

Published by Grand Rapids, MI : The Fideler Company, 1962., 1962

About this Item

192 pp. ; 145 Richtone photos in black and white ; an appealing cover painting in full color by Jack A. Roderick ; unusual photos not found elsewhere document China's initial years under communism, often showing less-than-ideal conditions ; also fou nd are images of propaganda whose texts are highly critical of the United States -- and these were included here in a US children's textbook! ; the English texts of the photos are themselves often examples of period American propaganda against the C hinese communists ; several maps, photos of important individuals, and scenes of domestic activity ; a typewritten letter from the publisher, Raymond E. Fideler (and possibly signed by him) dated April 20, 1962 is laid-in ; " 'China' is one of the most urgently need textbooks we have published.to enable students to study China by the 'unit or problem solving method' " ; a pink prospectus of other titles in also laid-in ; very slight edge wear to spine, else FINE. Seller Inventory # 2438

Bibliographic Details

Title: China. [Life in Other Lands]

Publisher: Grand Rapids, MI : The Fideler Company, 1962.

Publication Date: 1962

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Book Type: Book