Yunnan Eighteen Oddities Illustrated Dictionary (Second Edition)

Author: Yang Qiwei
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The Illustrated Dictionary of the 18 Strange Phenomena of Yunnan is a window and a shortcut for people to understand and appreciate Yunnan. Through this window, you can feast your eyes on Yunnan's vividly interesting mountains and waters, strange birds and animals, unique customs, and extraordinary people. You can savor the essence of Yunnan's landscapes and the distinctive rhythm of its ethnic cultures, explore the natural mysteries and historical and cultural origins hidden in Yunnan, and appreciate the magical natural creations, diverse ethnic groups, and dramatic social changes in Yunnan. You will gain much knowledge about Yunnan's nature and society. This book is enjoyable for both the refined and the popular. Building on the original "18 Strange Phenomena of Yunnan," it introduces the newly compiled "100 Strange Phenomena of Yunnan," showcasing Yunnan's unique customs and traditions through paintings, photographs, and textual explanations, thereby providing a comprehensive and profound understanding of the "18 Strange Phenomena of Yunnan." This book is both ornamental, informative, and entertaining, making it an ideal read for travelers to the Red Land. The Illustrated Dictionary of the 18 Strange Phenomena of Yunnan is a window and a shortcut for people to understand and appreciate Yunnan. Through this window, you can feast your eyes on Yunnan's vividly interesting mountains and waters, strange birds and animals, unique customs, and extraordinary people. You can savor the essence of Yunnan's landscapes and the distinctive rhythm of its ethnic cultures, explore the natural mysteries and historical and cultural origins hidden in Yunnan, and appreciate the magical natural creations, diverse ethnic groups, and dramatic social changes in Yunnan. You will gain much knowledge about Yunnan's nature and society. In the past decade, the author has conducted extensive and in-depth research, comparing and differentiating to propose a more suitable version of the traditional "18 Strange Phenomena of Yunnan." Building on this, the newly compiled "100 Strange Phenomena of Yunnan" from five aspects—customs, clothing, daily life, landscapes, and local products—forms the core content of this book. As the saying goes, "Seeing is believing." To verify the authenticity of these phenomena, the compilers of this book have invited Yang Yunbao, Duanmu Qiong, Yang Yunying, Hu Bin, Ke Xun, and Yang Hairuo, among others, to take real-life photographs that reflect these 118 strange phenomena.