Yangtze River Chronicle

Author: Xu Gang
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Publish Date: 2000-02-01
Features: A beautiful, poignant, and moving biography of the Yangtze River. The author traces the ancient Yangtze River's initial form billions of years ago, flowing from east to west, from the prelude of wandering waters to the finale of rushing into the sea. Like Xu Gang's previous style, it alternates between grand, sweeping movements and detailed, incisive insights. Blending geography, history, characters, and culture, it confronts history and reality, creating a poignant portrayal against the backdrop of the earth that invites deep reflection. The book not only delves into the detailed history of the Yangtze River's century-old floods but also presents a creative blueprint for a green China. A unique context permeates every word, and the author's reflections on the wholeness of the earth offer a stark warning: We are on an irreversible path, growing closer to material wealth and farther from the rivers and earth.