The Ancient Caves Of Szechwan Province, China

By David Crockett Graham

Book Overview

The Ancient Caves Of Szechwan Province, China is a book written by David Crockett Graham, an American explorer who spent several years in China in the early 20th century. The book is a detailed account of Graham's exploration of the ancient caves of Szechwan Province in China, which are known for their intricate carvings and paintings dating back to the Tang dynasty.The book begins with a brief history of the province and its people, and then goes on to describe Graham's journey to the caves, which involved traversing treacherous mountain passes and navigating through dense forests. Once he arrived at the caves, Graham spent several months exploring them, documenting their many chambers and passageways, and taking detailed notes on the various carvings and paintings he found there.Throughout the book, Graham provides vivid descriptions of the caves and their contents, including the many Buddha statues, intricate carvings of animals and mythical creatures, and stunning paintings depicting scenes from Buddhist mythology. He also discusses the challenges he faced during his exploration, including dangerous cave-ins and encounters with local bandits.Overall, The Ancient Caves Of Szechwan Province, China is a fascinating account of one man's journey to uncover the secrets of these ancient caves, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163137138
• ISBN13: 9781163137130
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"