South of the Clouds: Travels in Southwest China

by Bill Porter

Book Overview

While flipping through the atlas of Chang Ch'i-yun, one of China's most famous geographers, distinguished translator Bill Porter (Red Pine) developed a curiosity about the southwestern province of China. Dubbed Yun-nan, "South of the Clouds," this was the last area modern China to come under Chinese control. Originally conquered by the Mongols and eventually introduced to foreigners as a vibrant setting for trade, Yun-nan became a critical crossroad...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1619027194
• ISBN13: 9781619027190
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Counterpoint LLC
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"