The Gateway To China: Pictures Of Shanghai

by Mary Ninde Gamewell

The Gateway to Pictures of Shanghai is a book published in 1916 by Mary Ninde Gamewell. The book is a collection of photographs and descriptions of Shanghai, one of the most important cities in China during the early 20th century. The author, who was a missionary in China, provides a detailed account of the city's history, culture, and people. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Shanghai, including its architecture, education, religion, and commerce. The photographs included in the book provide a glimpse into everyday life in Shanghai, from street scenes and markets to temples and palaces. The Gateway to China is an important historical document that offers a unique perspective on Shanghai during a time of great change and transformation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1916

About the author

Mary Louise Ninde Gamewell (1858 – 1947) was an American writer and a missionary to China under the Methodist Board. Her book Ming-Kwong, City of the Morning Light (1924) became the textbook on China issued by the Central Committee on the United Study of Foreign Missions. Her earlier publications included We Two Alone in Europe (1897), William Xavier Ninde: a memorial (1902), The Gateway to China (1916), and New Life Currents in China (1919).