Shanghai Old Town Houses

Author: Song Luxia
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: 'Dreaming Back to a Century of Shanghai' is a classic series of books. The titles such as Old, Grand Hotels, and Old Alleys depict these historical scenes. The compilers of the series are scholars who are deeply passionate about history, diligent in collecting materials, meticulous in verification, thoughtful in reflection, and skilled in writing. The sources of the materials come from newspapers, books, historical archives, or oral interviews. In summary, every statement is well-supported, without fictionalization, exaggeration, speculation, or embellishment. Among the numerous nostalgic works about old Shanghai, this series stands out and is both historically significant and practically useful. It can be read as history, as anecdotes, as reliable references, and is enjoyable for both the refined and the general audience.
Ms. Song Luxia, who excels in telling stories about Shanghai's aristocratic families, has recently published her latest masterpiece, Dreaming Back to Shanghai's Old, following her previous works such as A Century of a Family—Sheng Xuanhuai, Shanghai's Aristocratic Dreams, The of Shanghai's, A Century of Collecting, and Dreaming Back to Shanghai's Grand Hotels. This book takes the old as its main theme, narrating the fascinating anecdotes and stories of famous figures from the past century on Shanghai's bustling streets. Rich in historical records and written in a fresh and engaging style, it brings to life the vivid past, making it a captivating read.