Written by Liu Yusheng and edited by Qian Shifu. This book is a miscellaneous note written by the author to recall the past in his later years. The length of the articles varies, but the main ones are based on personal experience. Most of the records are anecdotes about people in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, as well as textual research on legal and cultural relics. There are also insider materials disclosed at times, which can make up for the shortcomings of historical records. However, due to limitations of memory, there are often errors in the description. Published by Zhonghua Book Company in 1960. Photocopied by Taipei Wenhai Publishing House and included in "Modern China Historical Materials Series"
Reader comments
This book is very interesting! Based on personal experience, the author recorded many anecdotes and historical events from the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, which made me feel like I had traveled back to that era. Although some of the content may be corrupted, it is still very valuable overall. In particular, the author classified all unfinished works into "Miscellaneous Memories". This way of compilation into a long series allows people to have a more comprehensive understanding of the style of that era. I think this book is not only a historical record, but also a precious memory of the past.
This book is very interesting! Based on personal experience, the author recorded many anecdotes and historical events from the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, which made me feel like I had traveled back to that era. Although some of the content may be corrupted, it is still very valuable overall. In particular, the author classified all unfinished works into "Miscellaneous Memories". This way of compilation into a long series allows people to have a more comprehensive understanding of the style of that era. I think this book is not only a historical record, but also a precious memory of the past.