Hangchow, My Home: Growing Up in Heaven Below: Eugenia Barnett Schultheis

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Book Description
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.

About the Author
Born in China in 1914, Eugenia Barnett Schulthes lived in Hangchow and Shanghai until she was sixteen, when she left for college in america. Back in China after her studies, she worked as a teacher and librarian in Shanghai and Beijing until 1938. After WWII, she returned to the Orient with her husband and family. An accomplished author and editor, Schultheis has lived in Arlington, Virginia since 194, still returning occasionally to visit her favorite country and city.

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