August 26, 2026
Tag: Chungking China Postcards
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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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May 2, 2023 3 Comments
The “why” in, “Why are the homes of famous people so fascinating?” is easy. Everyone who visits gets the feeling of knowing someone noteworthy. It was once men like these British men of letters. Other homes, like those of politicians, military heroes, and sportsmen are the same.