Shanghai sand boat

Author: Xin Yuanou
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Publish Date: 2004-02-03
Features: The history of Chinese sand boats is long-standing. Examining them closely reveals their structural origins, making them distinct from other types of boats. Along the inland rivers, where they navigate, as well as in the extensive transportation of goods between rivers and seas, and even across the five lakes and down to the vast oceans, their white sails and towering masts are always visible. The author specializes in the study of boats, and in this work, not only does he provide detailed records of the historical contributions of sand boats with substantial evidence, but he also introduces related professional knowledge in an accessible and vivid manner. With this book in hand, one can imagine the boats sailing swiftly, the oars dipping and rising, and the scenery of wind and clouds unfolding before them. Particularly, Shanghai, which once stood as the gateway to the rivers and seas, still features sand boats as the basis for its city emblem in today's rapidly developing economy. Thus, the cultural heritage it carries and the historical honor it holds are too significant to be overlooked by the world.