Werner, E.T.C.

Myths & Legends of China [Myths of Epidemics / Myths of Medicine / Myths of Exorcism etc.] With Thirty-Two Illustrations in Colours by Chinese Artists.

Fourth Impression of the First Edition. London / Bombay / Sydney, George G. Harrap & Co., 1934. Octavo. Colour-Frontispiece, 454 pages including an excellent Index. Original Hardcover with dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. The rare, original dustjacket torn and with a larger part of the jacket missing. The Volume itself in excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear.

Includes for example the following essays: The Sociology of the Chinese / On Chinese Mythology / Cosmogony – P’An Ku and the Creation Myth / The Gods of China / Myths of the Stars / Myths of Thunder, Lightning, Wind, and Rain / Myths of the Waters / Myths of Fire / Myths of Epidemics / Myths of Medicine / Myths of Exorcism / The Goddess of Mercy / The Eight Immortals / The Guardian of the Gate of Heaven / A Battle of the Gods / How the Monkey became a God / Fox Legends / Glossary and Index

• Keywords: Catalogue Nine – Medicine · Catalogue No.9 – Medicine · Catalogue Two – Children’s Books · Children’s Books Rare · Chinese Culture · Chinese Literature · Chinese Myths · Eastern Literature – Rare · Eastern Philosophy – Rare · Eastern Philosophy and Culture Rare · Folk History · Folklore · Medicine – Rare · Mythology & Folklore Rare
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 110177AB

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