BOΓDA LOOYE-YIN SURΓAN [Teaching of the Holy Gentleman]; Ch. Guan sheng di jun jue shi...
114 folding pages (many split along fore-edge). Large 4to (295 x 225 mm.), orig. wrappers (somewhat frail & frayed), orig. stitching. [China]: 1867 (date of Preface).
A Mongolian translation of a Chinese religious text dedicated to Guandi, or Lord Guan. “Guandi, Chinese god of war whose immense popularity with the common people rests on the firm belief that his control over evil spirits is so great that even actors who play his part in dramas share his power over demons. Guandi is not only a natural favourite of soldiers but has been chosen patron of numerous trades and professions. This... More