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Despite feeling burdened and doubting her abilities, the author is determined to fulfil her late husband's wish of completing the manuscript on the "Decline and Development of Street Stalls and Peddlers in Pre-war Hong Kong." Late nights spent revising the postscripts yield unexpected improvements in the text, leading her to believe her husband is guiding her. After two years of unwavering dedication, she completed the book, titled "The Old Trades of Hong Kong." Illustrated by her daughter, this achievement holds great significance, as it fulfils her husband's desire for their collaboration and preserves his legacy.
- AuthorSo Hing Bun, Ho Shuk Chun
- PublisherTian Di Book Company Limited
- Publication Date2021
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"This book by Li Honglin, a renowned Chinese theoretical scholar, is a deep and rare research work that analyzes the ""struggle movement"" in contemporary China (1949-1989) from an intellectual history perspective. The author, a prominent figure in the movement for ideological liberation during the reform and opening up, continued to write and research after 1990, focusing on the historical development of contemporary China. This revised edition includes additional book reviews and revisions by Wang Ruoshui, enhancing its readability and contemporaneity."
- AuthorLi Honglin
- PublisherTian Di Book Company Limited
- Publication Date2010
In 1949, the entire Gui army was wiped out, and the Gui general Bai Chongxi fled to Taiwan in a hurry. From then on, he was subjected to political suppression, and was monitored by special agents day and night until he died of illness in 1966 at his residence on Songjiang Road. General Bai Chongxi, who dedicated his life and wisdom to defend the Republic of China, still carried various wrongful accusations imposed on him by the Chiang regime until his death.
- AuthorBai Xianyong, Liao Yanbo
- PublisherTian Di Book Company Limited
- Publication Date2020
In 1949, the entire Gui army was wiped out, and the Gui general Bai Chongxi fled to Taiwan in a hurry. From then on, he was subjected to political suppression, and was monitored by special agents day and night until he died of illness in 1966 at his residence on Songjiang Road. General Bai Chongxi, who dedicated his life and wisdom to defend the Republic of China, still carried various wrongful accusations imposed on him by the Chiang regime until his death.
- AuthorBai Xianyong, Liao Yanbo
- PublisherTian Di Book Company Limited
- Publication Date2020
In 1949, the entire Gui army was wiped out, and the Gui general Bai Chongxi fled to Taiwan in a hurry. From then on, he was subjected to political suppression, and was monitored by special agents day and night until he died of illness in 1966 at his residence on Songjiang Road. General Bai Chongxi, who dedicated his life and wisdom to defend the Republic of China, still carried various wrongful accusations imposed on him by the Chiang regime until his death.
- AuthorBai Xianyong, Liao Yanbo
- PublisherTian Di Book Company Limited
- Publication Date2020
Why didn't Zheng He bring durian back from the West? How did plant hunters steal our kiwi fruit? Is "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" just an advertising slogan? This book uncovers the intriguing stories behind the origins and journeys of Chinese fruits like pears, peaches, and citrus, as well as foreign fruits like grapes, pomegranates, and apples in China. With a captivating and accessible writing style, rich and diverse content, and dozens of exquisite illustrations, this book takes readers on a fascinating journey through time and space, revealing the lesser-known history of fruit culture.
- AuthorShi Jun
- PublisherTian Di Book Company Limited
- Publication Date2021