Uziel Haga of Boston. Sepher Habrith Hachadash oder der Teich Sambatyon in China [on the life and customs of the Jews of China]
AUCTION 43 |
Thursday, April 02nd,
2009 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 86
(CHINA)
Uziel Haga of Boston. Sepher Habrith Hachadash oder der Teich Sambatyon in China [on the life and customs of the Jews of China]
Pietrokov : M. Zederbaum 1911
Est: $300 - $500
Following a petition to American President McKinley for a permit to tour China to research the roots and customs of the Chinese Jews, Uziel Haga accompanied the U.S. Armed Forces on an expedition in 1901.
Haga present here a comprehensive description of Chinese life and customs, including a prayer for recitation during the Seven Days of Mourning. The Author maintains that the Jews of Kaifeng in Hunan Province are descendants of the exiled Ten Lost Tribes - most particularly, the Tribe of Asher.
The author was suspected of espionage and was imprisoned by the Boxers where he died after suffering torture