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In the annals of travel literature, few works possess the enduring allure and profound cultural significance as "Xu Xiake's Travels." Written by the famed Chinese explorer Xu Xiake during the Ming Dynasty, this masterpiece stands as a testament to human curiosity, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge.As one delves…
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I was so thrilled to discover this new, 2024 translation of Xu Xiake’s Travels.
Xu Xiake was a Ming dynasty traveller who walked across China with the goal of visiting the five sacred mountains. So happy to finally have an English translation of this richly described travel journey, wherein Xu climbed sacred mountains and engaged in discussions with Daoists, locals, officials, and other writers along the way.
Xu Xiake’s Travels is more than just a geographical account; it “is a window into the soul of a nation,” according to the book’s blurb. I concur. It’s a fascinating account made…
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