Agnes Smedley, author of Daughter of Earth , worked in and wrote about China from 1928 to 1941. These 18 pieces--all out of print and most unavailable even in public libraries--are based on interviews with revolutionary women. They include descriptions of the massacre of feminists in the Canton commune, of the silk workers of Canton whose solidarity earns them the charge of lesbianism, and of Mother Tsai, a 60-year-old peasant who leads village women in smashing an opium den.
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Agnes Smedley, author of Daughter of Earth , worked in and wrote about China from 1928 to 1941. These 18 pieces--all out of print and most unavailable even in public libraries--are based on interviews with revolutionary women. They include descriptions of the massacre of feminists in the Canton commune, of the silk workers of Canton whose solidarity earns them the charge of lesbianism, and of Mother Tsai, a 60-year-old peasant who leads village women in smashing an opium den.
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As New. The books text appear to be clean, white, and crisp. Light shelf and corner wear to the books cover. Binding is still in good condition. Light scuffing to the books cover and corners. 203 pp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: History; Women & Feminism. ISBN: 0912670444. ISBN/EAN: 9780912670447. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561008553.