Ben Whately
Black Dragon River
- ISBN 13:
- 9781411671461
- author:
- Ben Whately
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lulu
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Holidays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Ben Whately's account of his time in Qiqihaer, China is a fascinating exploration of everyday life in a city vastly different from the west. Arriving in mid-winter, he found a grey, concrete metropolis shrouded in ice, and learned to navigate its frustrations and impossibilities.
Through amusing and illuminating stories, Whately shares his experiences travelling through remote northern Heilongjiang province, rarely visited by westerners. His self-deprecating humour offers a unique insight into the author's growing understanding of Chinese culture and way of life.
This book provides an indispensable introduction to China today, offering a glimpse into the lives of its people and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world.
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