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The Search for a Vanishing Beijing: A Guide to China's Capital Through the Ages


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'An indefatigable explorer and raconteur, Aldrich has peeked into and poked around every nook and cranny of contemporary Beijing to reveal the city's rich and fascinating past. His book is a treasure box of curios lovingly recovered from a world now out of reach. It is an indispensable companion for all thoughtful visitors to China's capital. A brilliant achievement.' - Dr. Michael J. Moser, author of Foreigners Within the Gates: The Legations at Peking
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HKU Libraries : Book Talks. VodcastBy University of Hong Kong Libraries : Reading Club