Great Western Hunan Chronicle

Author: Li Kangxue
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book contains over 300,000 words and over 100 precious photographic illustrations. The content covers the modern history of Western Hunan over more than a century. It describes the legendary experiences and deeds of over 100 well-known figures in Western Hunan, both positive and negative, such as Tian Xingshu, Tian Yingzhao, Chen Qizhen, Xiong Xiling, Shen Congwen, He Long, He Ying, He Mangu, Zhou Xueqing, Gu Jiaqi, Zhang Ping, Qu Boji, "Peng Jiaulizi," and others. Additionally, it records the cruel events of Western Hunan bandits, such as skinning and heart-removing, as well as the strange folk customs and legends of folk sorcery and corpse chasing. The book also reveals many little-known secrets of Western Hunan. With its rich historical materials and strong readability, it is highly collectible.