Bishop in Honan - Mission and Museum in the Life of William C. White

This volume recounts the history of the rich life of William C. White, first as a missionary in China, and then as a collector and curator of Chinese archaeology.

About the author

LEWIS C. WALMSLEY went to China as an educational missionary in 1921, under the auspices of the Canadian Methodist Church (later the United Church of Canada). For twenty-one year he was principal of the Canadian School at Chengtu, and from 1948 to 1963 he was associate professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Toronto. He is the author of several works in Chinese Studies.

Summary

This volume recounts the history of the rich life of William C. White, first as a missionary in China, and then as a collector and curator of Chinese archaeology.

Product details

• Authors: Walmsley Lewis C. Walmsley, Lewis C Walmsley, Lewis C. Walmsley
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9781487585587
• ISBN: 978-1-4875-8558-7
• No. of pages: 277
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 139 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 378 g
• Series: Heritage
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; Travel > Travel guides > Asia