Beijing Chronicles 3 Beijing Vignettes

Author: Ye Zufu
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Publishing Date: 1999-10-01
Features: Although Ye Zufu is a native of Shanghai, he has lived in Beijing for most of his life and has long been engaged in the work of collecting historical and cultural materials. As a result, he is well-versed in the old people and old stories of Beijing. His autobiographies written for the two elderly gentlemen, Puyi and Hou Baolin, caused quite a sensation. Now, he has compiled his many years of memories and research on the people, events, and things of old Beijing into a book. It is believed that not only will the people of Beijing be interested in it, but every person who loves Beijing will also learn about it from it, such as the origins of some place names in the city, the Tang Flower Pavilion in Zhongshan Park, the history of the peony in Fengtai, Mr. Hou Baolin's politeness, Mr. Puyi's easygoing and disciplined nature, and Madam Shao Pioping's determination, and so on. Each chapter of the book is exquisite and concise, with a preface written by Mr. Shu Yi.