{"product_id":"exploring-china-along-the-grand-bing-zhang-9781487813253","title":"Exploring China Along the Grand Canal: A Journey Through Jiangsu","description":"The Grand Canal, a symbol of Chinese culture, reflects the wisdom and effort of the Chinese people and serves as a bridge connecting China to the world. In response to President Xi Jinping's call to \" protect, inherit, and utilize\" Grand Canal culture, the series \u003ci\u003eExploring China Along the Grand Canal\u003c\/i\u003e introduces its history and significance. This multi-volume work features regional editions, including Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shandong. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Jiangsu volume, \u003ci\u003eA Journey Through Jiangsu\u003c\/i\u003e, delves into the canal's role in water management, transportation, and cultural exchange across Jiangsu's thirteen cities. It traces the canal's evolution from a trade route to a cultural conduit, showcasing local customs, traditions, and cuisine shaped by the canal. Through a \" one story per section\" format, historical facts are brought to life as engaging narratives, making history accessible and captivating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bing Zhang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1487813252\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781487813253\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Royal Collins Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.80d","brand":"Bing Zhang","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47072310100223,"sku":"9781487813253","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7bd033ba-fe28-4be0-92e6-8602e71a4dc1.jpg?v=1753416422","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/exploring-china-along-the-grand-bing-zhang-9781487813253","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}