Odyssey Illustrated Guides
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The early trade in silk was carried on against incredible odds by great caravans of merchants and animals traveling over some of the most inhospitable territory on the face of the earth, including searing, waterless deserts and snowbound mountain passes.
From its source in Tibet, to its delta on the Yellow Sea, the mighty Yangzi has always had a special significance for the Chinese. Nearly 4,000 miles long, the Yangzi is China's main artery, supporting a third of its people and serving as the country's main commercial waterway.This detailed guide to the river is illustrated by exceptional color photographs and is an essential companion for anyone with an interest in China.