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River town by Peter Hessler · Booklabria

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River town

TravelDescription and travel

River town

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First published: 2001
Editions: 7 in 2 languages

Synopsis

Records the author's experiences as a Peace Corps English teacher in the small Chinese city of Fuling, during which time he witnessed such events as the death of Deng Xiaoping, the return of Hong Kong to the mainland, and the construction of the Three Gorges Dam.

Subjects: Travel
Description and travel
Voyages and travels
Journeys
Descriptions et voyages
China, description and travel
Set in: China

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7 in 2 languages

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