Animals Through Chinese History

Animals Through Chinese History
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 293
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ISBN-10 : 9781108428156
ISBN-13 : 1108428150
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Book Synopsis Animals Through Chinese History by : Roel Sterckx

Download or read book Animals Through Chinese History written by Roel Sterckx and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative collection opens a door into the rich history of animals in China. This title is also available as Open Access.


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