Dragon Seed by Pearl S. Buck

Dragon Seed

by Pearl S. Buck

unabridged

Pan Books, 1965, paperback

Good Condition, some edge and shelf wear, some rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, some creasing, chipping, small tears, rubbing, discolouration to covers, tears to spine, slight lean, previous price sticker on front, two holes punched din front cover (see photographs)

“The Family… Ling Tan, the farmer – neither rich nor poor, desiring nothing he did not have.  Ling Sao, his wife – a strong managing mother and the head of her house.  Lao-San, their youngest son – for whom greatness was to follow suffering.  Lao Ta and Lao Er – as close as brothers can be. Orchid and Jade, their wives – one an easy, kindly creature yet jealous of the other, so beautiful, who stirred all around her.  Happiness prosperity were theirs… then came the invaders from the east…”