Xu Xiake's Discourses

Author: Zhou Ningxia
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Xu Xiake was a famous geographer during the Ming Dynasty. His work Travel Notes of Xu Xiake pioneered the documentation of China's landforms, karst, and caves, making it the world's earliest systematic study of karst. This book explores the life and achievements of Xu Xiake, examines the versions of Travel Notes of Xu Xiake, and conducts on-site investigations into the route Xu Xiake took during his final journey. The article is well-supported by evidence and offers original insights.