The River at the Centre of the World A Journey Up the Yangtze, and Back in Chinese Time

Hardback (01 Feb 1997)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Known as The River at the Centre of the World, the Yangtze has long been off-limits to foreigners. Winchester journeyed its 3900 miles, from mouth to source, and distils his experience to tell the story of China.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780670863181
Publisher: Viking
Imprint: Viking
Pub date:
DEWEY: 915.120459
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 427
Weight: 809g
Height: 241mm
Width: 160mm
Spine width: 39mm