We had a great number of books for sale at a most reasonable price - paper backs for fifty cents a piece, hardback and a dollar each. There were CDs, tapes, and so on. If your local library has similar functions, you should go there. It is a great way to buy some books.
I came across Malcolm Purvis's "China Journey, a Winter Impression."
Macolm is an architect with a love of fine arts. He worked in Hong Kong for a number of years. While in Hong Kong, He and his wife, (who is also an architect) took a trip to China, they visited many of the places I mentioned, Beijing, Chengde, and Shanghai; and other parts.
"From the splendours of the Forbidden City and the collapsing houses lining the Grand Canal to the dusty wooden temples of Chengde, the author's sketches and narrative give a tantalizing glimpse of the experiences open to those who undertake the China Journey."
Malcolm's sketches are outstanding.
It is also a good Read.
You can be an arm chair traveler.
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