Memories of Northern Henan in the Republic of China: The Case of Shexian During the Beiyang Period
Mr. Bai Mei’s investigation in Northern Henan traversed from plains to hills, ultimately reaching the deep, layered mountains of the Taihang range. Located at the northwestern tip of Henan Province, Shexian fully embodies the characteristics of a “mountain”. The records in the gazetteer describe Shexian as a typical mountainous county surrounded by mountains, with the … Read more