Treatises of the Supervisor and Guardian of the Cinnamon Sea

The Natural World and Material Culture of Twelfth-Century China

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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Fan Chengda (1126-1193) was a high-ranking Chinese government official in Guangxi, an experienced traveler, a keen observer, and a gifted writer. His observations on a wide range of subjects are always interesting and revealing, and constitute an important contribution to the literature on Song dynasty China's frontier peoples. Originally written in direct, unadorned, and allusion-free classical Chinese prose, the complete and annotated English translation of Treatises of the Supervisor and Guardian of the Cinnamon Sea (Guihai yuheng zhi) captures its charm and significance.

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Utgivningsdatum2011-06-01
Mått152 x 229 x 27 mm
Vikt609 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieTreatises of the Supervisor and Guardian of the Cinnamon Sea
Antal sidor415
FörlagUniversity of Washington Press
ISBN9780295990798
ÖversättareHargett, James M., Hargett, James M

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AcknowledgementsTranslator's NotesIntroductionMapsAuthor's Preface1. Precipice-Grottoes2. Metals and Stones3. Aromatics4. Wines5. Implements6. Birds7. Quadrupeds8. Insects and Fishes9. Flowers10. Fruites11. Herbaceous Plants and Trees12. Miscellaneous Items13. The Man PeoplesOriginal Chinese TextAbbreviations Used in the Notes and BibliographyAppendix: Important CollectionsReprinting the Text of TreatiseBibliographyGlossary-Index

"A major milestone in the field of sinology as well as in Hargett's prolific career. . . . We are indebted to Hargett for his precise, readable, and thoroughly researched translation of the Treatises."- Benjamin B. Ridgway (China Review International) "Treatises is an item that specialists should definitely acquire for their library, and readers with an interest in natural history will certainly enjoy reading."- Roderich Ptak (Journal of Asian History) "The translation is carefully annotated and the extensive notes with many explanations use modern scientific terminology to provide the reader with an excellent insight into the themes and topics described . . . a very useful reference work for everybody who works on related topics . . . suitable for teaching classes . . . should not be missing in any sinological library of pre-modern Chinese history."- Angela Schottenhammer (Monumenta Serica) "Hargett's conscientious translation and meticulous study of Fan Chengda's Treatises of the Supervisor and Guardian of the Cinnamon Sea represents the culmination of a labor of devotion and love. The book does a great service to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the natural world, material culture, and ethnography in China's southwestern frontier in the twelfth century. Such an indispensable book will definitely stimulate future researchers."- Hang Lin (Asiatische Studien/ Etudes Asiatiques)