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The Invisible Banyan Trees: A Cultural Map of Gulangyu's Banyan

The Invisible Banyan Trees: A Cultural Map of Gulangyu's Banyan

Juanzong Books (Wallpaper China)

Paperback

Environmental StudiesGeneral Racism & Ethnic StudiesGeology

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ISBN10: 7576519983
ISBN13: 9787576519983
Publisher: Tongji University Press
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.43
Language: English
This book reveals Gulangyu Island's soul through its banyan trees--the invisible narrators of its memory. Combining science, site studies, and oral history, it maps the deep cultural symbiosis between tree, place, and people. Text in English and Mandarin.

This book offers a unique journey into the heart of Gulangyu Island through its most iconic yet overlooked narrators--the banyan trees. More than just botanical features, these trees are the living breath and hidden storytellers of the island, their roots entwined with the very fabric of its urban space, memory, and culture. This book unfolds in four parts: an insightful scientific profile of the banyan tree itself; an exploration of its profound, symbiotic relationship with human life and the city; a detailed presentation of 15 specific banyan sites on Gulangyu, enriched with photographs and drawings; and a compelling oral history section that captures the vibrant, invisible life force these trees embody. It is not merely a guide but a cultural map, inviting readers to rediscover the island's layered narrative and the deep, poetic dialog between nature, architecture, and human history.

Text in English and Mandarin.

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