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China Revealed: An Extraordinary Journey of Rediscovery

by Basil Pao

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Describing the author's journey of discovery through one of the most captivating nations on Earth, this book records the history and landscape, people and places, to give a comprehensive snapshot of modern China.

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Amazing photographs of China but the scale and design of the presentation distanced me.

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 3

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Published: 2007
Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, Art & Design, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 915.1046
LCC: DS712 .P348

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