Mortimer Menpes

First published in 1909, 'China' is written by Sir Henry Arthur Black and illustrated by Mortimer Menpes. Featuring 16 colour prints of Mortimer Menpes's beautiful watercolour paintings it provides a charming illustrated history of China and Chinese culture. Mortimer Luddington Menpes (1855 - 1938), was an Australian-born British painter, author, and illustrator. This classic work is being republished now in a new colour edition and includes an excerpt from 'In Mortimer Menpes' Studio' By Raymond Blathwayt.

Peeps at Many Lands-India, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Reproduction of the original: China by Mortimer Menpes

First published in 1899, this volume contains three fascinating essays on the subject of Indian woman by Flora Annie Steel, Arley Isabel, and Mortimer Menpes. Contents include: "Women of India, by Arley Isabel", "The Women of India, by Mortimer Menpes", and "Eat India Women, by Flora Annie Steel". These interesting essays offer the reader an authentic insight into life for women in India at the turn of the twentieth century, and they are highly recommended for those with an interest in Indian culture and society. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.