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An exploration of the unique wooden architectural tradition of the Dong minority peoples of the rugged mountainous regions of south-western China, a tradition most likely to disappear in decades to come as it is overwhelmed by China's current rampant modernization. The author discusse s the historic development of Dong architectural
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- PublisherOrchid Press
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 9745240613
- ISBN 13 9789745240612
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages224
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Vanishing Tradition: Architecture and Carpentry of the Dong Minority of
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Orchid Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 9745240613
ISBN 13: 9789745240612
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. This is a fine, as new, hardcover first edition copy in a fine DJ, brown spine. 212 pages with index. China as it used to be, and still is with the Dong or Kam. MEDIA SHIPPING ONLY, extra for airmail or international shipping. Seller Inventory # 102765
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Vanishing Tradition. Architecture and Carpentry of the Dong Minority in China.
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Orchid Press., Bangkok., 2005
ISBN 10: 9745240613
ISBN 13: 9789745240612
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Map, 239 duotone plates, 12 architectural plans and line drawings, 224 pp, hardback. Very good copy in dustjacket. 29.5 x 21.5cm. "An exploration of the unique wooden architectural tradition of the Dong minority peoples of the rugged mountainous regions of south-western China - a tradition most likely to disappear in decades to come, as it is overwhelmed by China's current rampant modernization. The author discusses the historic development of Dong architectural techniques as effected by Dong social and physical environment as well as agriculture and forestry practices of the Dong people. Both residential and public buildings are described and analyzed and all types of structures are illustrated in many striking black and white images." (Publisher's description). Seller Inventory # 214363
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Vanishing Traditions: Architecture and Carpentry of the Dong Minority of China.
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Orchid Press (Kodansha Europe) 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 9745240613
ISBN 13: 9789745240612
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Condition: New. First edition. Hardback. New sealed hardback. Fine and unread. Seller Inventory # C114181
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