Crossing mainland China: Miscellaneous Notes from a Sichuan Journey

Author: (Japanese) Nakano Gosan
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is a record of the observations and experiences of Nakano Gosan, a Japanese educator, during his time teaching at Chengdu Supplementary School and Superior Normal School in Sichuan 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 he traveled upstream. The book focuses on the historical evolution, economic conditions, customs, and even the flora and fauna of these regions.