艾蜜莉·韓（Emily Hahn）《昨日中國：1850–1950》（1963年首版）China Only Yesterday: 1850–1950 by Emily Hahn (1963 First Edition)

【內容簡介 / Synopsis】

 China Only Yesterday is a comprehensive and narrative historical account that spans a century of profound transformation in China. Written by renowned author Emily Hahn, the book chronicles the complex shifts from 1850 to 1950, providing an accessible yet scholarly perspective on the events that shaped modern China.

 《昨日中國》是一部敘事宏大且全面的歷史著作，跨越了中國百年劇烈變遷的歷史時期。由知名作家艾蜜莉·韓（Emily Hahn）撰寫，本書記錄了從 1850 年到 1950 年間的複雜轉折，為讀者提供了兼具易讀性與學術深度的觀點，揭示了塑造現代中國的關鍵事件。

【歷史背景與重要性 / Historical Background & Significance】

  Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson in 1963, this work is part of "The Mainstream of the Modern World" series edited by John Gunther. It is highly regarded for its meticulous research, which included support from former members of China's Customs Service, such as G. R. G. Worcester and Rolla Rouse.

 本書於 1963 年由 Weidenfeld and Nicolson 出版，屬於約翰·岡瑟（John Gunther）編輯的「現代世界主流」（The Mainstream of the Modern World）系列叢書。其史料價值備受推崇，作者在撰寫過程中獲得了多位曾任職於中國海關的人員（如 G. R. G. Worcester 與 Rolla Rouse）協助查證資料。

【書本狀態 / Condition Report】

 This is a 1963 first edition volume. It features a grey cloth binding with gold lettering on the spine. The interior contains detailed maps, and the endpapers feature handwritten annotations, including the name of Yale Sinologist "Bill Watkins" and historical price notations.

 此書為 1963 年的首版版本。書體採用灰色布面裝幀，書脊帶有燙金字樣。內頁配有詳盡的地圖，環襯頁上留有耶魯漢學家手寫的「Bill Watkins」署名以及歷史定價標記。