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Handbook for China

by Carl Crow

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In the 1930s, when China was becoming more accessible to visitors, this was the standard guidebook. Today it contains much of historical interest, and also shows how much of old China has survived.

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Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 915.1 — History & geography Geography & travel Geography of and travel in Asia China and adjacent areas
LCC: DS705 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Asia History of Asia China
BISAC: TRV TRAVEL General

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Published: 1986
Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 915.1
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