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The River at the Center of the World
The River at the Center of the World: A Journey Up the Yangtze, and Back in Chinese Time | Simon Winchester
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Rising in the mountains of the Tibetan border, the Yangtze River, the symbolic heart of China, pierces 3,900 miles of rugged country before debouching into the oily swells of the East China Sea. Connecting China's heartland cities with the volatile coastal giant, Shanghai, it has also historically connected China to the outside world through its nearly one thousand miles of navigable waters. To travel those waters is to travel back in history, to sense the soul of China, and Simon Winchester takes us along with him as he encounters the essence of China--its history and politics, its geography and climate as well as engage in its culture, and its people in remote and almost inaccessible places. The River at the Center of the World is travel writing at its best: lively, informative, and thoroughly enchanting. A stunning tour of China, its people, and its history. Chosen as one of the best travel books of 1996 by the New York Times Book Review.
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rdkate
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In Newark airport awaiting our flight to Beijing, almost done with the book and many books downloaded to read while I'm there! Cruising the Yangtze and the book has been a great introduction. Might be a little dated in some respect, written 20 years ago, but interesting history I'm sure will enhance my visit! Wish me luck!

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Abailliekaras
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A wonderful book, my first by Simon Winchester. I highly recommend if you're interested in or travelling to China. I read Pacific recently which was also superb. #maybookflowers #bodyofwater

Hooked_on_books I've read several of his books and I've yet to be disappointed. I would try anything he writes. 7y
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