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(CHINA) AMERICAN MISSIONARY AND DIPLOMAT

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(CHINA) AMERICAN MISSIONARY AND DIPLOMAT

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(CHINA) AMERICAN MISSIONARY AND DIPLOMAT
CHESTER HOLCOMBE (1842 - 1912) American Presbyterian missionary to China, later became the secretary to the American legation in Beijing helping in the negotiations of two treaties. His book: "China's Past & Future" (with "Britain's Sin & Folly" by B.Broomhall), (London: Morgan & Scott), (n.d.), with presentation inscription and signature on (toned) front flyleaf, Rochester, 1906.

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Name: (CHINA) AMERICAN MISSIONARY AND DIPLOMAT
SKU: 38062496
Price: 200 USD
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