The River at the Center of the World: A Journey Up the Yangtze, and Back in Chinese Time
Simon Winchester journeys up the Yangtze and back through Chinese time, using the river as a path through China’s geography and history. Combining travel with historical reflection, the book presents the Yangtze as a central thread for understanding the country and its changing sense of place.
About This Book
Simon Winchester’s book is a journey up the Yangtze, one of China’s defining rivers.
The river provides a route through the country while also serving as a way to consider China’s past and present.
Travel and history meet as the narrative moves along the Yangtze and back through Chinese time.
This is a book about place, movement, and the enduring significance of a great river.
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