Little Hai-Ieh-Tsi ("The Abused Leaf") A True Story of Childhood and its Perils in Heathen China.
New York: The Christian Herald. Booklet to raise funds for the China Orphan Fund sponsored by the Christian Herald, with the story of a girl from the orphanage at Saratsi, who was born in 1904 and as a young girl, disposed of by her family, only to be rescued and brought to the orphanage. 12pp, with b&w photographic illustrations including: "Kong Shi-- the morning greeting"; "A castaway child found in the yard of the Tsaohsien Orphanage, Shantung; the missionary is H. C. Bartell"; "Pao Li (Precious One)"; "True Influence"; "Christian Herald Boys Learning Carpenter Work at Faith Orphanage, Changsha"; "Hope Orphanage, Shanghai"; and "Christian Herald Orphan Boys at Fukien Industrial Homes". Pictorial paper wrappers, with titles printed in red and black, photographic illustration of two small children in Chinese garb. 3 1/2 x 6 1/4". 12pp, staplebound. Very good condition. Item #19068
Price: $75.00