The Secret of Everlasting Life: The First Translation of the Ancient Chinese Text on Immortality
Wei Boyang
ISBN 10: 1852305681 ISBN 13: 9781852305680
Published by Element Books Ltd, 1995
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The first English translation of the second century Chinese Can Dong Qui, the earliest known text on eternal life. Along with the original commentar ies, the author has included his own explanations to help elucidate the text's allegorical symbolism for Western readers. Line drawings.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Chinese
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Title: The Secret of Everlasting Life: The First ...
Publisher: Element Books Ltd
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Hardcover
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