Anxi county compilation committee (1 Ergebnisse)

Fold out map of Anxi County, 3 fold out plans of the city and other locations, 463pp, text in simplified Chinese characters, 20.5 x 14cm, paperback. A 1cm hole with loss of 3 characters on p 61-62, mild vertical crease first leaves, minor foxing, wrapper a little faded and worn, mainly on head and tail of spine, good copy. This book documents the history, geography, and culture of Anxi County in Fujian Province. Topics covered include local governance during the Ming-Qing administration; economic activities such as the tea trade, mining and agriculture; prominent figures, such as scholars, merchants and officials; customs and traditions; and natural landmarks of the area, such as rivers and mountains like Qingyuan Mountain. As well as a fold out map of the county, fold out plans of the city, its administrative and educational buildings and also a facsimile of woodblock print administrative documents are included.…