Encounters with Ancient Beijing: Its Legacy in Trees, Stone and

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Encounters with Ancient Beijing: Its Legacy in Trees, Stone and Water

Author: Virginia Anami

Order No. 3118

ISBN-13: 9787508503813

ISBN-10: 7508503813

Binding: Paperback

Publisher: China Intercontinental Press

Pub Year: 2004

Pages: 330

Language: English

Size: 7.5 x 8.5

Price: $37.75

An interesting and informative account of many of the architectural and landscape details of Beijing. The pages are crammed with useful information about the city, featuring interviews with what the author calls ‘Unforgettable People’: ordinary Beijing folk who have some link with the trees, stone and water of the city. With color photos and index. Author Virginia Anami is a Scholar of East Asian studies. Her interest in traditional Chinese culture, especially that of the ancient capital of Beijing, has taken her on frequent bicycles tours of Beijing’s streets and lanes in her leisure time, and on drives to the suburbs to see and photograph ancient temple. The book’s text and photographs tell of her experiences in Beijing.

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Weight 1 lbs