1946 年首版《中國：她的生活與人民》內地會傳教士合著 China: Her Life and Her People by Mildred Cable and Francesca French

｜內容簡介 (Introduction)  

 本書由長期在中國內陸生活、探險的傳教士 Mildred Cable 與 Francesca French 合著。書中細膩地描繪了 20 世紀初中國社會的日常生活，而非枯燥的政治歷史。內容涵蓋家庭結構、民間習俗、宗教信仰、教育、節慶以及各地的生活面貌，透過大量的現場觀察與攝影圖片，為讀者呈現了一個鮮活且真實的中國社會。  

 Authored by long-term residents and travelers in inland China, Mildred Cable and Francesca French, this book provides a detailed account of everyday life in early 20th-century Chinese society, rather than a formal political history. It covers family structures, social customs, religious beliefs, festivals, and patterns of work, offering a vivid portrait of China through firsthand observations and numerous photographic illustrations.  

 ｜歷史背景與重要性 (Historical Significance)  

 傳教士視角：作者 Mildred Cable、Francesca French 與 Eva French 組成的「傳教士三人組」在中國與中亞地區擁有傳奇般的探險與宣教經歷，她們以「絲路朝聖者」的形象廣為人知。  

 戰時出版印記：本書印刷於 1946 年，內頁標註「War Economy Standard」，反映了二戰後初期英國在紙張配給限制下，為節約資源而生產的特殊版本，具有明確的時代歷史印記。  

 Missionary Perspective: The authors were members of the legendary "Trio," a group of courageous missionary women who traveled extensively in inland China and Central Asia.  

 Wartime Publishing: Printed in 1946, the book includes the "War Economy Standard" mark, representing a specific historical period in British publishing where strict guidelines were implemented to conserve paper supplies following World War II.  

 ｜書況說明 (Condition Report) 

 版本資訊：1946 年 University of London Press 出版之首版（First Edition）。

 外觀狀態：書籍採用經典的戰後米色布面裝幀，整體呈現出歲月沉澱的溫潤質感。書背與封面邊緣顯示出自然的使用痕跡與輕微的泛黃，這正是這類 1946 年「戰時經濟標準」（War Economy Standard）出版品獨有的歷史魅力。

 內部簽名：扉頁留有原始物主於 1946 年親筆題寫的姓名「John Cunchin」（暫譯）及其居住地地址與年份紀錄。這不僅是一本書，更是一份留存至今的珍貴私人史料，極具收藏意義。

 內頁狀況：內含多幅珍貴的中國社會實況黑白攝影與地圖，紙張狀況保存良好，文字清晰，書頁結構穩固，可完整翻閱。

 Edition: 1946 First Edition, published by University of London Press.

 Exterior: The book features the classic post-war beige cloth binding, possessing a warm, aged patina that reflects its history. The spine and edges exhibit natural wear and mild mellowing consistent with "War Economy Standard" publications from 1946, adding to its authentic vintage appeal.

 Provenance: The front endpaper contains an original handwritten inscription by the former owner, dated 1946, including the name "John Cunchin" and his residence in Great Yarmouth. This serves as a unique provenance, transforming the item into a significant piece of personal history.

 Interior: The book includes numerous rare black-and-white photographs and maps illustrating Chinese life. The pages are well-preserved with clear text, and the binding remains firm, allowing for complete and comfortable reading.