Crossing Mainland China - Miscellaneous Notes on Sichuan

Author: Nakano Goshan
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is a record of the observations and experiences of Nakano Goshan, a Japanese educator, during his time teaching at Chengdu Supplementary School and Superior Normal School in China from 1906 to 1909. It details his travels in the Bashu region, including Chengdu, Emei, and Chongqing. Additionally, it describes the conditions of port cities along the Yangtze River, such as Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuhu, Jiujiang, Yueyang, and Hankou, as seen during his upstream journey. The book focuses on the historical evolution, economic conditions, local customs, and even the flora and fauna of these regions.