This book is a classic work by the modern folklorist Lian Kuoru, and can be called an "encyclopedia of rivers and lakes". Based on personal experience and in-depth research, the author systematically exposes the secrets, slang and operating logic of all walks of life in old China, covering storytelling, fortune telling, fortune telling, acrobatics, thieves, swindlers and many other professions. The book not only restores the true ecology of rivers and lakes, but also exposes the routines of various rivers and lakes scams. It is both interesting and of historical value. It allows readers to fully and deeply understand the traditional "jiangs and lakes" culture. It is an important document for the study of folk culture.
Reader comments
Real and readable.
I really saw the artists during the Republic of China and reported on their conversation. I am indeed worthy of being an artist as well as a human being.
Real and readable.
I really saw the artists during the Republic of China and reported on their conversation. I am indeed worthy of being an artist as well as a human being.