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Author/Creator:Meakin, Rachel, author.
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Title:Thomas Torrance, China and the Qiang : life in early 20th century Chengdu and among the Qiang of western Sichuan / Rachel Meakin.
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ISBN:1912052806
9781912052806
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Publication:[Haddington] : Handsel Press Ltd, [2023]
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Copyright notice date: ©2023
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Physical Description:x, 441 pages : illustrations, photographs, maps ; 23 cm
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Summary:"Through his letters and articles Thomas Torrance provides us with unique insights into the demise of the Qing dynasty, the turmoil of China's Republican period, and the rise of Communism, introducing us to a broad array of characters from Republican generals to young left-wing firebrands, to various ethnic groups of western Sichuan, and to his own young family, growing up in the heart of Chengdu. As his friendships develop among the Qiang people of western Sichuan, we are also given a window into Qiang culture of the early 20th century, and a glimpse back to the Han dynasty, when the Qiang people were scattered across Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, and Sichuan"--
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BibliographyIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Subjects:Torrance, Thomas F. (Thomas Forsyth), 1913-2007.
Qiang (Chinese people)--China--Social life and customs.
Qiang (Chinese people)--China--Sichuan Sheng.
Communism--China--History.
Chengdu (China)--Social life and customs--20th century.
China--History--20th century.
Link to this page: https://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/16967183