A Chinese childhood
By: by Chiang Yee.
Edition: 3d ed.
Publisher: Methuen & Co. ltd.
Published: 1946
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
Subjects: Chiang, Yee, 1903- -- Childhood and youth.; China -- Social life and customs.
Description: "For anyone who wants to learn more about growing up in an upper class family in northern China during the early 1900's, this book is invaluable. Chiang Yee describes the everyday life, customs, and celebrations he experienced while a young boy. It seems idyllic and indirectly shows how the life of the well-to-do was insulated from all the turmoil going on in China at that time." --Publisher's description.
Notes: Title and author's name in Chinese on cover and half-title.
Illustrated by the author.
Genealogical table on front lining paper.
"First published May 2, 1940."