First edition. 8vo. Original yellow decorated cloth. A close to fine copy. xviii (Preface misbound), 363pp. London, William Heinemann, 1936.
Lin Yutang (1895-1976) was a Chinese inventor, linguist, novelist, philosopher, and translator. One scholar commented that Lin’s “particular blend of sophistication and casualness found a wide audience, and he became a major humorous and critical presence”. ‘My Country and My People’ reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list.
