China. Old 360 industry

Author: Lan Xiang
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: There is a famous saying in China—"There are three hundred and sixty trades, and every trade has its master." This proverb has been for countless years and is well-known to all, even to the youngest children. This book adopts a form that equally emphasizes visuals and text, introducing the social evolution characteristics of various trades in the Jiangnan region over a century, with old Shanghai as a microcosm, from its origins, development, evolution, legends, founding masters, interesting anecdotes, and ethnic customs. It strives to make the book both historically significant and informative, both folkloric and entertaining. The writing focuses on the idea of seeing the big in the small, thereby authentically reflecting some historical aspects of old China.