At the Beginning of China - Tracing the Footsteps of Ancestors

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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is one of "Illustrated History of China." The myth of the creation of the world brought the dawn of Huaxia civilization. This book takes you on a journey through the long river of history to explore the secrets of the origin. When the universe was first divided, the heavens gave birth to the people. The ethereal sound of the xun flute, the heavy thud of chopping wood and stone, echoed across the vast earth. Peeling away the ashes in the caves, faint shadows of firelight can be seen cast on the walls. Interpreting the myths of Fuxi and Shennong, one seems to imagine the hardships of the ancestors' survival. Throwing stones and spears, casting nets, hoping for food; carving caves to dwell in, planting millet and rice, thankfully securing sustenance through the seasons. Mountains and rivers possess spirits, which must be worshipped; fierce winds and thunderstorms occur frequently, causing inevitable fear and trembling. After enduring countless years of hardship, tiny progress accumulated into great leaps. Igniting fire with flint, firing pottery and carving jade—these marked the dawn of Huaxia civilization, breaking through the long, silent night.