Westward to Chungking - Helena Kuo | 1944 | 1st Ed, HC, DJ - WWII China Fiction

by Helena Kuo

$89 · Offered by eBay

First edition

Rare 1944 First Edition WWII Historical Fiction Westward to Chungking • Helena Kuo • 1944 Title: Westward to Chungking Author: Helena Kuo Publisher: D. Appleton-Century Company Year: 1944 Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket ISBN: N/A Summary Set against the harrowing backdrop of the Japanese invasion of China, Westward to Chungking is the powerful and tender story of the Lee family. As their city is bombed, they are forced to abandon their home and business, facing the horrors of a long march inland with incredible strength and resourcefulness. Written by the brilliant Helena Kuo, this moving 1944 first edition beautifully captures the overlapping of old and new China, as well as the unyielding faith and philosophy of a family at war. A scarce and compelling addition for collectors of WWII historical fiction and classic Asian-American literature. Condition Report: Very Good Exterior: The original, unclipped dust jacket (showing the $2.75 price) exhibits visible vintage wear, including noticeable chipping at the top and bottom of the spine, edge wear/creasing at the corners, and a prominent chip/tear on the back edge that exposes the underlying red cloth. The red hardcover boards themselves remain sturdy and intact. Binding: Tight and secure. Interior: Features a lovely vintage handwritten gift inscription ("Mother's Day - May 13, 1945") and a "This Book Belongs To The Reinhardts" bookplate affixed to the front endpapers. The text block is completely clean, fully legible, and e

• Publisher: D. Appleton-Century Company
• Year: 1944
• Condition: Very Good

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