Clayre, Alasdair

Heart of the Dragon

Hardcover, Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. First American Edition." 'The Heart of the Dragon' takes the reader into China, exploring the private lives of...families, the work of the villages...and the closed world of the country's courts, hospitals, asylums, and prisons...areas once...closed to public view...the book examines the ancient religions and philosophies that the Chinese...have interwoven with the doctrines of Marx and Mao...' The Heart of the Dragon' combines careful research with clear, elegant prose and stunning illustrations." Ships same or next business day. Price clipped. Book has minimal shelf and edge wear, top and bottom of spine are bumped; Dust jacket has shelf and edge wear, scratch on back cover. In Very Good Plus condition. ; B&W and Color Illustrations; 1 x 10.7 x 8.3 Inches; 281 pages. [Item #45269]

Price: $28.00