[Title in Chinese] = Short term readers for illiterate church members. First [- fourth] reader

Shanghai: Christian Literature Society, 128 Museum Road, 1936. Seventh edition, 4 volumes, approx. 7¼" x 5", pp. [28]; [26]; [38]; [54]; illustrated throughout; text in Chinese except for English title and publishing information inside the covers; original pictorial terracotta wrappers; text toned, otherwise very good, sound copies. " "The book's structure progresses from simple to complex, making it quite engaging for readers. This text book is divided into 24 lessons. The new characters are given at the end of each lesson for review. It teaches fundamentals of Christian truth and the vital doctrines of the Bible and Prayer. Those who finish it will be able to read 166 new characters and recite the Lord's Prayer." "Z. K. Zia graduated from Soochow University with Bachelor of Arts degree in 1917, Auburn Seminary, Auburn, N.Y. in 1921, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, with Master of Arts degree in 1922. Mr. Zia taught in Nanjing Seminary, Nanjing, from 1922 to 1923. He taught in Soochow University Comparative Law School between 1923 and 1924. Zia was an editor of the Young People's Friend, a Monthly in 1924-1926. [He] was also a pastor of Fitch Memorial Church. Later he served as an editor of the Shining Light, and also editor of People's Magazine (all in Chinese)" (prabook[.]com). No edition of any volume located in OCLC.