Tag: Chungking China Postcards

  • Long-Ago Postcards from Western China

    Long-Ago Postcards from Western China

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    Asian postcards are rare in most parts of America. There are collectors who actively search for them, but the mystery endures. In decades past, religious missionaries were America’s most reliable source of information and understanding. A new contributor to Postcard History tells us the story of his grandfather’s work in China.

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George “Burt” Martin
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Viewing old English sports on postcards provides a fascinating window into the values of the times. From the practical skill of archery to the pageantry of jousting, sports were more than pastimes, they were the material that was the fabric of life. Tuck’s postcards prove it.

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