Antique Book, The Light of Asia; or The Great Renunciation, 1880 Niagara_Falls_decor Labeled Made in Taiwan Republic

Labeled Made in Taiwan Republic of China

New York retailer

All illustrations intact

The larger bird measures approximately 6 3/4" long

Antique Book, The Light of Asia; or The Great Renunciation, 1880 Niagara_Falls_decor Labeled Made in Taiwan RepublicA rare, first American edition of the book, The Light of Asia; or, the Great Renunciation. Being the Life and Teaching of Gautama, Prince of India and Founder of Buddhism. The book, by Edwin Arnold, M. A.; published by Roberts Brothers, Boston, 1880. The narrative poem was read by Mahatma Ghandi and is said to have inspired him to study Hinduism. The book is in antique condition with an ink inscription, pencil writings on the back page, soiled and