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Jean Fritz revisits China, a country she departed in 1928, to relive the memories of her youth and to witness the sweeping historical and social changes that have unfolded over the intervening years. Through personal observation and reflection, she examines how the nation's landscape, culture, and society have evolved, offering readers an intimate, first‑hand perspective on a transforming China.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Jean Fritz
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