The Travels of Xu Xiake for Children

by Liu Xingshi

Description

It is an interesting geographical encyclopedia, telling the stories about the natural scenic spots, mountains, rivers, rocks, caves, and local customs presented in The Travels of Xu Xiake, a Chinese travelogue book written in the 17th century by Xu Xiake the most famous geographer in Chinese history. Also it is an inspirational book for children, telling children that success won't ever fall from the sky, and one should walk step by step before arriving at the destination of success.

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Author Biography

Liu Xingshi is a professor of geology, a researcher of prehistoric archaeology, a popular science writer, and a children’s literature writer. He is also a member of the Chinese Writers Association, an honorary director of the China Science Writers Association, and once served as the vice president of the China Geology Writers Association. By 2020, he had published more than 300 works and won nearly 200 awards. He has won the second prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award, the Chinese Governmental Prize for Publishing, and the China Excellent Publication Award. His main works include Liu Xingshi Tells about Chinese Geography and Liu Xingshi Tells about Chinese Science.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher Qingdao Publishing House
  • ISBN/Identifier 9787555287148
  • Publication Country or regionChina
  • FormatPaperback
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Original Language Title少年读徐霞客游记
  • Original Language Authors刘兴诗
  • Copyright Year2020

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