Tess Johnston has spent her life seeking adventure and excitement and she had plenty of that in Germany before the Wall came down and in China for more than thirty years. But the pinnacle of her experiences was seven years in Vietnam, 1967-74.
Tess Johnston Books
Tess Johnston possesses a unique qualification to research and write about the Western presence in old China, stemming from her extensive time living abroad and a deep personal library of historical documents. Her literary contributions focus on the architectural heritage and expatriate experiences within historical Shanghai. Beyond her writing, Johnston serves as a valuable consultant and research resource for scholars and individuals tracing their ancestral ties to the city. Her profound understanding and access to archival materials make her an essential voice for exploring this specific historical period.
God & Country
Western Religious Architecture in Old China
331 col. & 25 b/w ills., 1 map. Includes 'The Jewish Legacy' (8 pp. with 23 photographs and 2 street maps) and 4 facsimile appendices - Directory of Protestant Missions in China, 1934 (30 pp.), Protestant Missionaries Who's Who, 1934 (26 pp.), Roman Catholic Missions, 1934 (12 pp.) and R.C. Missionaries Who's Who, 1934 (10 pp.), which contain thousands of personal names. Selected Contents: Harbin; Dalny; Peking; Tientsin; Tsingtao; Tsinan; Shanxi Province; Hankow; Ichang; Kikungshan; Kuling (Lushan); Wuhu; Hweichow; Nanking; Yangchow; Shanghai; Hangchow; Mokanshan; Ningpo; Foochow; Amoy; Chiuchow
