The book weaves the genres of travel essays and travel guides into a comprehensive narrative about the cultural mosaic of the capital of China. The author leads the reader through palaces, temples, back streets and markets whilebringing back to living memory forgotten or overlooked Peking customs, stories and beliefs.
The Search for a Vanishing Beijing: A Guide to China's Capital Through the Ages
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Author(s)M.A Aldrich
PublisherHong Kong University Press
ISBN / ASIN9622099394
ISBN-139789622099395
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank900,903
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸