Dragon Seed by Pearl S. Buck Antique Book

Written in 1942. Starting to come apart from the binding. Pages have stains. Dust jacket has some wear. See pictures.
One of the more political novels from the pen of Pearl Buck, Dragon Seed brings to light the tragedy of the Japanese invasion and occupation of mainland China during WWII. Centering her story around the fictional family of Ling Tan, Buck recreates the heart wrenching devastation that war inflicted on these gentle innocent people. Ling Tan and his family were simple farmers living in peaceful isolation.