Dream Back to Shanghai's Old Alleys

Author: Xu Hongxin
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: "Dreaming Back to a Hundred Years of Shanghai" is a series of classic books, including "Old Mansions," "Grand Hotels," and "Old Alleys," which depict these historical scenes. The compilers of the series are scholars who are passionate about history, diligent in collecting materials, skilled in research, adept at thinking, and proficient in writing. The sources of the materials come from newspapers, books, historical archives, or oral interviews. In essence, every statement is well-supported, without fictionalization, without arbitrary claims, without speculating on rumors, or exaggerating. Among the numerous nostalgic works about old Shanghai, this series stands out. It can be read as historical records, discussed as anecdotes, trusted and used, appealing to both scholars and the general public, and possessing irreplaceable value. Hongxin, known for his expertise in Shanghai's historical anecdotes, has led the compilation of "Pen Zhen Town" and served as the chief editor of "Luwai District." He has independently or collaboratively authored over ten works, including "One Hundred Surnames of Shanghai," "General Catalogue of Chinese Local Gazetteers," "Chinese Family Laws and Clan Regulations," "A Hundred Years of Huaihai Road," and "From Xifeng Road to Huaihai Road." "Dreaming Back to Shanghai's Old Alleys" is a work by Mr. Xu and several friends, focusing on the increasingly rare old alleys, polishing the dust of history, and uncovering the layers of the past. The book contains rich and detailed content, much of which is little-known, with fluent writing and diverse styles, making it an excellent choice for leisure and intellectual enjoyment.