The Search for a Vanishing Beijing: A Guide to China's Capital Through the Ages
"The stories are what make the book a compelling read, regardless of whether or not you actually make it to the sites he is describing. Some are fact, some are myth, and many span the grey divide between the two." - Rebecca Kanthor,Far Eastern Economic Review"An indefatigable explorer and raconteur, Aldrich has peeked into and poked around every nook and cranny of contemporary Beijing to reveal the city's rich and fascinating past. His book is a treasure box of curios lovingly recovered from a world now out of reach. It is an indispensable companion for all thoughtful visitors to China's capital. A brilliant achievement." - Dr. Michael J. Moser, author ofForeigners Within the Gates: The Legations at Peking