Hong Kong Chronicles: Selection of Modern Hong Kong Literature

This book is a collection of materials compiled by Dr. Chow Kai-wing. Most of the articles in the book are original texts of exceptional value, including Chinese works on the overview and geography of Hong Kong from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. It covers the development of politics, society, economy, culture and other aspects of modern Hong Kong over the past 100 years. It includes many articles in the first Chinese-language newspaper in Hong Kong, "Xia Er Guan Zhen", a selection of articles from Wang Tao's "Tao Yuan Wen Lu Wai Bian", other pieces from "Hong Kong Chronicles", and observations made by modern Hong Kong literati such as Wei Yuan, Guo Songtao, Huang Zunxian, Kang Youwei, and so on. The editor also provides annotations and explanations to help readers better understand the documents.