Title: The emperor's river
Description: D'Arcy-Brown set out to be the first Westerner in modern times to travel the length of China's great wonder: the Grand Canal. During his journey, he attempts to reconcile the China which fascinated him as a child with the modern, more open China he sees now.
Subjects: Social life and customs, Historic sites, Travel, Local History, Social change, Nationalism, Biography, Description and travel
Places: China, Grand Canal (China), Grand Canal
People: Liam D'Arcy Brown