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    Of Ancient Mountains and Seas Volume 2: Western Highlands 山海经卷二:西山经
    Of Ancient Mountains and Seas Volume 2: Western Highlands 山海经卷二:西山经
    Of Ancient Mountains and Seas Volume 2: Western Highlands 山海经卷二:西山经
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    Of Ancient Mountains and Seas Volume 2: Western Highlands 山海经卷二:西山经

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    A casual translation of volume 2 of the classical Chinese ancient geography text. Translation included pictures done by Ming dynasty artists of the various mythical creatures and gods described in the source text.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherInk-It Lee
    Release dateOct 25, 2019
    ISBN9789811432026
    Of Ancient Mountains and Seas Volume 2: Western Highlands 山海经卷二:西山经
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    Ink-It Lee

    Translator/writer who likes to read, delves into superstitious and beliefs,and who is curious about many things.

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