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In 1916, Andrews and his photographer wife came to China. At this time, the land of China was undergoing changes and was facing Japanese occupation and World War I. The expedition team led by Andrews was commissioned by the American Museum of Natural History and came to China for a zoological expedition. They used mules and horses as their main means of transportation and traveled deep into the western and southern regions of China. On the way, they entered the dark bat cave and also tried to hunt the elusive blue tiger in the dense forest. While conducting scientific investigations, they also experienced the rebellion, witnessed the tragic situation of Chinese women, and recorded the situation in China at that time. The author relies on meticulous observation to vividly and detailedly describe the natural and cultural features of southwest China during that turbulent era. This book has been reprinted many times and is highly praised by cultural scholars.