Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Ya River Raft, West China Parked for Repairs to the steering sweep before descending (shooting) dangerous rapids below. A raft sitting on the river's edge, with gear in the center. Visible in the background are trees and some of the cliffs that follow the river.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and 'Gin Din' meaning golden summit a sacred mountain in Szechwan West China. Each of the two large temples claims to be the one on the summit. Hundreds of pilgrims climb the long ascent from the right of the photo -- on a clear morning at sunrise the snow mountains can be seen 200 miles away -- looking East with one's back to the cliff. [now Sichuan] A view of the summit.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Kiating Szechuan West China at low water the boats must travel close to the shore to avoid the sand bar which is completely covered when the river is high. [now Leshan, Sichuan] A view from a hill on the river. Several boats are in the water, and there is a town on the banks.
"West gate entrance to former Kiating near our home -- the sign on the right is an advertisement for singer sewing machines if I remember rightly!" [now Leshan] and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and White Pagoda near carved Figure of big Buddha across the Yangtzi river in Kiating West China. [now Yangtze] [now Leshan] A pagoda with grass growing from varioes tiers. A man sits in the foreground.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Junk on way up river Yangtsi in Szechwan Province, West China. [now Yangtze] [now Sichuan] Junk on the river. Several men on the shore are pulling on a rope attached to the junk.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and The whole figure reaches to the river below. It is red sandstone -- occasionally someone would have shrubbery growth removed and the face white-washed. Compare size of man standing on head. Carved in 713-735 AD Head of the giant Buddha sculpture; moss is visible growing from its head and parts of its face. A person is standing on top of the head.
"Lo-lo chieftains held as hostages by the Chinese at Pin San or Golden Sands River, Szechwan Province, West China." [now Sichuan] Six men standing front of a building, each wearing a cape-like garment. and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Back of photo: "Chinese beggar who has bumped a bunion on his forehead on the paving stones of the streets of Yachow, Szechwan Province, West China." [now Sichuan]
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Back of photo: "Some of the surrendering soldiers of Yunnan province who had been fighting the Szechwanese. They were kept in our church until a missionary could escort them to the border since it was a several days trip."
"Peddling water to higher field, China." Two boys are using pedals to power a waterwheel, bringing water from a lower area to a slightly higher field. and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Tobacco A man in rolled up pants is carrying two bundles of tobacco stalks via a pole across his shoulders. Two more men carrying tobacco in this fashion are visible behind him.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Feast to honor three eighty-year-olds. A large group of men, both standing and seated at tables in a covered outdoor area, many looking in the direction of the camera. There are decorations hanging from the ceiling
"Sugar cane grinding mill, water buffalos turning the mills." A man is loading sugar cane into a mill which is powered by two water buffalo. There is a person standing behind the man. and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Fish net A man is in a boat moored on the shoreline, and he is still holding the oars. A large conical fish net sits near the boat. Two empty boats also are on the shore.
"Live ducks going to market." A man is carrying two loads of live ducks via a pole across his shoulders. and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and The owner with mats for over night. A man is holding a frame which supports several mats. Another man stands nearby, baskets around him.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Ducks being driven to market. Many ducks swimming in the same direction. There is a person visible in the background.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Pig going to market A dead pig, trussed up for market. It is tied to a pole which is carried by two men.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Threshing beans A man is holding a bamboo thresher. A house is visible in the background
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Part of the procession to appease the Fire God. A Chinese dragon puppet with several sticks for holding is propped up against a wall. To the left a military man is visible and along the right are various people.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Theatrical troupe who put on plays to please the fire god (over). These plays were in an open area where people came and went, standing to watch. A group of people on a stage of varying ages, all in costumes. Many of the costumes include long fake beards.
Act 1 Good Samaritan in Chinese setting, posed by school boys etc. Three boys surround a fourth on his knees. They have items raised to mime hitting the boy kneeling. and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Act 2 Good Samaritan parable in Chinese setting. Buddhist priest first passes by and then a Taoist priest (holding rose) next. The priests are passing by a "wounded" man on the ground. and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Act 3 Good Samaritan parable in Chinese setting. A despised Manza, with whom Chinese have no dealings, an aborigines tribesman takes pity on the Chinese traveler and helps him, binding up his wounds, setting him on his sturdy steed. . and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Act 4 Good Samaritan parable in Chinese setting -- the socially excluded Manza (like Samaritans among the Jews) takes injured Chinese merchant to an inn and pays for his care. The injured man is seated on a pony, supported by a man wrapped in a blanket. An innkeeper stands at the entrance to his inn. and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
"Why the upper Yangtsi River (west of I-pin) is called 'golden sands.' The Chinese wash them for gold." A man is pouring sand and water through a sifter, looking for gold. and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Border trading village of Man-I-si, Szechwan, on Golden Islands River. [now Sichuan] A village among several hills, viewed from a distance.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and In process of building summer bungalow. A partially finished house among hills and greenery. A person stands on the first floor, a wall to the outside lacking.
