Shanghai Water History

Author: Hu Changxin
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is primarily based on the local chronicles of Shanghai, focusing on collecting historical notes, poetic works, archaeological reports, and modern scientific and technological literature, and comprehensively compiling them. It is rich in content, featuring little-known historical facts, touching legends, and the water management ideas and experiences of historical figures. This book is also a popular science reading material with characteristics of Shanghai's water culture. It is well-documented, easy to understand, illustrated, and enjoyable for both the general public and specialists. It enables professionals and a broad readership to gain an in-depth yet accessible understanding of various aspects of Shanghai's water environment, water resources, water projects, and water culture.