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Westerners in China : a history of exploration and trade, ancient times through the present / by Foster Stockwell.
| Portion of title | History of exploration and trade, ancient times through the present |
| Contents | Some basic facts about China -- Those who came by three Silk Roads -- China's first contacts with the West -- The legacy of Marco Polo -- Jesuits in China -- Prized goods from China -- Early Western exploration in Tibet and Yunnan -- Aftermath of the Opium War -- Americans and the China trade -- Role of missionaries in exploration, trade, and culture in China -- Przhevalsky : the man and the horse -- Distaff explorers -- The last imperialist -- Cities buried in sand -- Rocks and culture -- An American dinosaur hunter -- The giant panda argument -- The communist revolution -- The New Zealander who won the hearts of the Chinese -- Rapid growth of China's economy -- Illusion and reality. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-221) and index. |
| LCCN | 2002152440 |
| ISBN | 0786414049 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DS731.E82 S76 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |