by Noel Langley

Drawings by Regina Tor.

New York: Coward-McCann, Inc., (1953).

First U.S. edition.

Near fine; in a near fine, illustrated dust jacket with short tears and creases to the lower rear panel.

Front flap price of $2.75.

A gay story of innocence at bay.

"When innocent Lao-Ti went looking for wordly experience, he found many willing teachers: The courtesan Ying-Chi, who offered him an exciting love. Generous Pei, who gave her most precious gift when he rescued her from the vicious Mongols. Passionate Ti-Lee, whose amorous advances enthralled him. And other lovely sinners, ready to teach Lao-Ti that innocence lost is paradise gained."--ISFDB.

 "Take an innocent honest youth, set him wandering the world's highways and byways, have him meet with villains and wise men and with ladies and gentlemen of dubious virtue, make him learn in short the ways of the world, and you have a charming fable.” –Saturday Review.

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