Dream Back to Shanghai's Old Mansions

Author: Song Luxia
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: 'Dreaming Back to a Century of Shanghai' is a classic series of books. The Old European Houses, The Grand Hotels, and The Old Alleys depict these historical scenes. The compilers of the series are scholars who are passionate about history, diligent in collecting materials, proficient in verification, adept at thinking, and skilled in writing. The sources of the materials come from newspapers, books, historical archives, or oral interviews. In summary, every statement is well-supported, without fabrication, without wild guesses, without chasing shadows, and without adding unnecessary details. Among the numerous nostalgic works about old Shanghai, this series stands out and is exceptional. It can be read as history, as anecdotes, as reliable and usable material. It is enjoyable for both the refined and the common, possessing irreplaceable value.
Ms. Song Luxia, who excels in telling stories about Shanghai's wealthy families, has published works such as A Century of a Family—Sheng Xuanhuai, Old Dreams of Shanghai's Tycoons, The Hardships of Shanghai's European Houses, A Century of Collecting, and Dreaming Back to the Grand Hotels of Shanghai. Recently, she has released her latest masterpiece: Dreaming Back to the Old European Houses of Shanghai. This book takes the old European houses as its main theme, narrating the fascinating anecdotes and stories of famous figures from the past century in Shanghai's bustling streets. Rich in historical materials and fresh in writing, it brings vividly to life the past, making it engaging and captivating for readers.