Mysterious Dian-Chang River: Human Culture and Vegetation in the Jiang River Basin of the Hengduan Mountains

Author: (British) F. Kingdon Ward; Li Jinxiyou Yonghong
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This book is a travelogue documenting the exploration of rivers and plants in the Hengduan Mountains by a British botanist in the early 20th century. The author's writing is elegant, and his perspective is broad, introducing the hydrology, geography, plant overview, local customs, and interesting anecdotes of this region to the world. It particularly provides detailed descriptions of the folklore of ethnic minorities, making it vivid and touching to read. This book is not only valuable as a scientific document due to its botanical research but also serves as a travelogue, earlier revealing the mysterious veil of this land to the world.