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M. A. Aldrich, M.A. Aldrich

The Search for a Vanishing Beijing - A Guide to China's Capital Through the Ages

English · Paperback / Softback

Description

Leads readers through palaces, temples, back streets and markets, bringing back to living memory forgotten or overlooked Peking customs, stories and beliefs. This book relates stories about imperial customs, street food, temple festivals, historic trees, Red Guard struggle sessions, residences of famous Chinese and foreigners, ghosts, and prisons.

Product details

Authors	M. A. Aldrich, M.A. Aldrich
Publisher	University Of Washington Press

Languages	English
Age Recommendation	from age 22
Product format	Paperback / Softback
Released	30.08.2008

EAN	9789622099395
ISBN	978-962-209-939-5
No. of pages	399
Dimensions	152 mm x 222 mm x 19 mm
Subjects	Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous Travel > Travel guides > Asia

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