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A Record of Cambodia A Record of Cambodia Zhou Daguan "Only one person has given us a first-hand account of the civilization of Angkor. This is the Chinese envoy, Zhou Daguan, who visited Angkor in 1296-97 and wrote A Record of Cambodia: The Land and It… OL10238166W
Chinese shadows Chinese shadows Simon Leys The author presents his observations on life in the People's Republic of China, based on a six-month visit in 1972. OL11676146W
The horse that leaps through clouds The horse that leaps through clouds Eric Enno Tamm Two epic journeys along the Silk Road, past and present, offer a riveting and cautionary tale about the breathtaking rise of China. On July 6, 1906, Baron Gustaf Mannerheim boarded the midnight train… OL16214073W
Kung Fu Trip Kung Fu Trip Benjamin Zephaniah "From the moment Benjamin Zephaniah meets the 'kissy kissy' woman in his Chinese hotel, you know this isn't going to be orinary tourist story. Benjamin visits master Iron Breath to learn he secrets o… OL17498283W
A Chinese bestiary A Chinese bestiary Richard E. Strassberg "A Chinese Bestiary presents a fascinating pageant of mythical creatures from a unique and enduring cosmography written in ancient China. The Guideways through Mountains and Seas, compiled between th… OL18411536W
The mountain The mountain Ed Viesturs The only American to have climbed all fourteen of the world's eight-thousand-meter peaks sets his sights on Mount Everest, in a work that combines his own climbs as well as narratives of famous climb… OL19704462W
The road to Sleeping Dragon The road to Sleeping Dragon Michael J. Meyer xvi, 296 pages : 25 cm OL19722144W
Across Yunnan Across Yunnan Archibald John Little "Originally published as a series of letters, Archibald Little's record of his journey across Southwest China was one of the first accounts of the Yunnan Province to appear in English. Published post… OL19823639W
In Manchuria In Manchuria Michael J. Meyer Not since Pearl Buck wrote The Good Earth has anyone brought rural China to life as Michael Meyer has here. This combination of memoir, contemporary reporting, and historical research presents a uniq… OL19998765W
South of the clouds South of the clouds Porter, Bill "While flipping through the atlas of Chang Ch'i-yun, one of China's most famous geographers, distinguished translator Bill Porter (Red Pine) developed a curiosity about the southwestern province of C… OL20017561W
Street of Eternal Happiness Street of Eternal Happiness Rob Schmitz "An unforgettable portrait of individuals who hope, struggle, and grow along a single street cutting through the heart of China's most exhilarating metropolis, from one of the most acclaimed broadcas… OL20030208W
A boy of China A boy of China Richard Loseby "The author's search for a son of Chinese leader Chairman Mao, who was abandoned by Mao in 1934 during the famous Long March. The search takes the author all over China, from Shanghai west to Tibet a… OL20055784W
Studying in China Studying in China Patrick McAloon "A visit to China can change your life. Have you thought about studying in China, but are not sure what you will find there? A trip to China to live, work or study promises an amazing, life-changing … OL20058172W
Chinese food made easy Chinese food made easy Ching-He Huang Over 100 healthy recipes and ideas using easy-to-find ingredients. OL24254330W
The Heart of the World The Heart of the World Ian Baker The Heart of the World recounts an extraordinary journey into one of the most inaccessible places on earth, and a pilgrimage to the heart of Tibetan Buddhism. Tibetan prophecies proclaim that the gre… OL2690901W
China China Orville Schell ix, 271 p., [12] leaves of plates : 21 cm OL3478990W
Iron & silk Iron & silk Mark Salzman An American describes his experiences after his arrival in Hunan Province in 1982 to teach English, including wushu training and life in post-Mao China. OL56721W
Country driving Country driving Peter Hessler From the bestselling author of Oracle Bones and River Town comes the final book in his award-winning trilogy, on the human side of the economic revolution in China.In the summer of 2001, Peter Hessle… OL5850235W
"A Truthful Impression of the Country" "A Truthful Impression of the Country" Nicholas R. Clifford ""A Truthful Impression of the Country" will appeal not only to those interested in the broad phenomenon of imperialism but also to those interested in cultural studies and postcolonialism. It will l… OL8295092W
The Great Wall The Great Wall John Man It is a wonder of the world. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists journey to the Great Wall of China, and a myriad of photographs have made it familiar to millions more. Yet its story remain… OL87900W
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