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John,
I enjoyed reading this one. (I had caught only part of it when it was
broadcast.) I'm glad you posted this response.
I'm just back from a couple of days in Waxahachie. Sims and the dogs
came this time, and we are reading the new history of Texas (Passionate
Nation) to each other on cart trips now. It is very readable, and makes
the miles fly by. We have gotten through the battle of San Jacinto. It
is evidently quite amazing that Texas ever achieved independence.
Hope you and Carol are well.
Margaret
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From: Rare book and manuscripts [mailto:EXLIBRIS-L@LISTSERV.INDIANA.EDU]
On Behalf Of John Lienhard
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 9:20 AM
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Subject: Re: [EXLIBRIS-L] China in US 1850-1950
Here's one that I found fascinating:
http://www.uh.edu/engines/epi1931.htm
John Lienhard
At 08:52 AM 1/29/2008, you wrote:
>I am a grad student at FIS U of Toronto in a rare books course and
>trying to compose an exhibition on books published about China in the
>US from the Civil War to the Cold War. Finding some good bibliographic
>materials but fail to know how to capture the significance of select
>volumes as they were introduced to America. For example, My Life in
>China and America by Yung Wing seems significant being the
>autobiography first Chinese graduate of a US university (Yale, and his
>donation of his library to them was the first instance of a East Asian
collection in America).
>
>As I go down the list of political, historical, narrative and art books
>over this hundred year period are there resources I could consult to
>evaluate the impact or value of each work in the context of the
>publishing or reading world? Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
>(My only previous post was last Fall before interviewing Richard Landon
>here at Thomas Fisher Rare Books and this community was very helpful in
>advising me of pathways and criteria for becoming a rare book
>librarian. Thanks.) Peace, Bill