Mountains and Rivers of China: Shanghai and Suzhou Volume 2

Author: Duan Baolin, Jiang Rong (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This series of books has two key concepts: "Mountain and Water Stories" and "Mountain and Water Sentiment." The richness of "stories" behind the mountains and waters is a major characteristic of Chinese landscapes. Due to the long-standing civilization and historical heritage, as well as the long-term agricultural life, the "stories" behind China's mountains and waters are particularly abundant, meaning that the cultural landscapes are especially rich, and the accumulation of historical culture is particularly profound. This series blends landscape aesthetics, anecdotes and legends, literary works about mountains and waters, and local customs, presenting readers with a "comprehensive collection of mountain and water stories." Mountain and Water Sentiment is a special cultural mindset formed by the ancestors of China in their long-term agricultural society. The publication of this series in its current form is the result of the joint efforts of many colleagues and friends. Especially Mr. Luo Zhewen, who traveled across the mountains to protect cultural heritage, and the renowned photographers Gu Di, Li Yuxiang, Wu Yinnan, and Li Xiande, provided a wealth of photographs of cultural relics, historic sites, and mountain and water art, adding a rich classical poetic charm to the series.
As one volume in the "Mountain and Water China" illustrated series, this book provides a panoramic scan of the landscapes, historic sites, legends, and local customs of Jiangsu Province, accompanied by nearly 200 illustrations. With its elegant prose and exquisite illustrations, it distinguishes itself from the currently popular tourism guides that focus on information and academic works that study history and culture. The book offers readers a sense of "walking" through the text, allowing them to savor the profound cultural depth and fluent narrative style.