Hangchow, My Home

Marco Polo called Hangchow (Hangzhou) "the greatest city on Earth." The people of China call it "Heaven Below." 'Hangchow, My Home' recalls the city as it was experienced by a young American girl growing up there in the early 1900s. this memoir brings to life a child's view of the historic city, its beautiful surroundings and its people, both chinese and Western. enriched by the author's extensive study of Hangchow history and culture, this book provides the reader insights into the real China and its transition to the modern world.