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The Wiles of Lim Quong: A Novel, with Some Sketches of Singapore

The Wiles of Lim Quong: A Novel, with Some Sketches of Singapore Hardcover -

by S.C. George

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover

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London, UK: Jarrolds Publishers. Hardcover. Very Good/fair. George, a long term resident in Malaya and occasional novelist, sets out in this novel to expose the seamier sides of Singapore life in the inter war years. Approximately the last forty pages of the book, entitled 'Sketches of Singapore,' are a series of short essays on subjects such the city's history, Chinese secret societies, Servants, Newspapers etc. 184 pages Weight 0.4kg. Post free within Malaysia The dust jacket is very tattered and just holding on. The cover still looks reasonably fresh, but is a bit bumped. The binding is tight, the text is clear and there is very mild tanning throughout.
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  • Title The Wiles of Lim Quong: A Novel, with Some Sketches of Singapore
  • Author S.C. George
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Publisher Jarrolds Publishers, London, UK
  • Bookseller's Inventory # SN504

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