Memories of Northern Henan in the ‘Comprehensive Gazetteer of the Republic of China’: Xinxiang County during the Beiyang Period
Examining the landscape of Northern Henan as depicted by Mr. Bai Meichu, from the agricultural hinterland of Huaxian, the commercial port of Daokou, to the mountainous and perilous terrain of Xunxian, each area has its unique positioning. When turning our attention to Xinxiang, the picture presented in the gazette suddenly transforms: a transportation hub and … Read more
