Rivers Of China
Explore the majestic rivers of China with our curated list of books. Discover detailed guides, histories, and cultural insights into China's iconic waterways like the Yangtze and Yellow River.
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River Town
by Peter Hessler
Records the author's experiences as a Peace Corps English teacher in the small Chinese city of Fuling, during which time he witnessed such events as the death of Deng Xiaoping, the return of Hong Kong to the mainland, and the construction of the Three Gorges Dam.
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Daughter of the River
by Ying Hong
From her upbringing in the slums of Chongqing to her sexual and intellectual awakening to her search to unravel the mystery of her birth, a coming-of-age portrait by a renowned poet and novelist details her turbulent life against the backdrop of Communist China.
