A Thousand Pieces of Gold: A Memoir of China?s Past Through its Proverbs by Yen Mah, Adeline - 2002

HarperCollins, 2002-01-01. Hardcover. Used: Good.

Hardback. Very Good.

Hardback. Good.

London: HarperColins Publishers, 2002. H3 - A first printing hardcover book SIGNED and inscribed by author to previous owner on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket has some wrinkling and chipping on the edges, some crease on the front flap, light tanning and shelf wear. Book has some bumped corners, tanning and light shelf wear. Adeline Yen Mah combines historical narrative with personal insights from her own life to illustrate the relevance and influence of proverbs in contemporary situations. Her unique perspective allows her to create a window into Chinese culture for Western readers. A Thousand Pieces of Gold is a memoir as well as a lively account of China's past, by the bestselling author of Falling Leaves and Watching the Time. 9"x5.75", 310 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. . Signed by Author. First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Harper Collins, New York, 2002. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 310 pages. A very clean, tight copy. Record # 454384

HarperCollins Publishers Limited. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Harper Collins, 2002. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust Jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9780007124503

HarperCollins Publishers, London, 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Illustrator: Photographic. At the beginning of each chapter is a black-and-white photograph. Tan coloured boards with black coloured titles to the back strip. Photographic dustwrapper with ochre and black coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Colour photograph of author to the rear fold over panel. "Adeline Yen Mah has always been fascinated by Proverbs, and their importance and use in China. Proverbs may be used daily in English, but in China they play, and have always played, a far more significant role. Most Chinese Proverbs are based on historical events and the greatest number originate from that rich period of history, the third century BC, when the First Emperor of China reigned. He was sovereign to United China, built the Great Wall, and created the magnificent tombs with the army of terracotta soldiers." -- from the front fold over panel blurb. Softening and rubbing of the… Read More