Description
Book SynopsisAt once a gazetteer, an ethnography, and a natural history of south China--mainly Guangxi and Hainan--and its indigenous people during the twelfth century
Trade Review"A major milestone in the field of sinology as well as in Hargett's prolific career. . . . We are indebted to Hargett for his precise, readable, and thoroughly researched translation of the Treatises."
-- Benjamin B. Ridgway * China Review International *
"Treatises is an item that specialists should definitely acquire for their library, and readers with an interest in natural history will certainly enjoy reading."
-- Roderich Ptak * Journal of Asian History *
"The translation is carefully annotated and the extensive notes with many explanations use modern scientific terminology to provide the reader with an excellent insight into the themes and topics described . . . a very useful reference work for everybody who works on related topics . . . suitable for teaching classes . . . should not be missing in any sinological library of pre-modern Chinese history."
-- Angela Schottenhammer * Monumenta Serica *
"Hargett’s conscientious translation and meticulous study of Fan Chengda’s Treatises of the Supervisor and Guardian of the Cinnamon Sea represents the culmination of a labor of devotion and love. The book does a great service to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the natural world, material culture, and ethnography in China’s southwestern frontier in the twelfth century. Such an indispensable book will definitely stimulate future researchers."
-- Hang Lin * Asiatische Studien/ Etudes Asiatiques *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Translator's Notes
Introduction
Maps
Author's Preface
1. Precipice-Grottoes
2. Metals and Stones
3. Aromatics
4. Wines
5. Implements
6. Birds
7. Quadrupeds
8. Insects and Fishes
9. Flowers
10. Fruites
11. Herbaceous Plants and Trees
12. Miscellaneous Items
13. The Man Peoples
Original Chinese Text
Abbreviations Used in the Notes and Bibliography
Appendix: Important Collections
Reprinting the Text of Treatise
Bibliography
Glossary-Index
