Rambles in Hong Kong

Download or read book Rambles in Hong Kong written by G. S. P. Heywood and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1993 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally issued in 1938, Graham Heywood's delightful account of his pre-war expeditions in the New Territories, Hong Kong, and Lantau Island was enthusiastically received by Hong Kong's walking and rambling devotees, and subsequently reissued in 1951. This new edition of Rambles in Hong Kong features Heywood's original text, taken from the 1951 edition, reprinted on the verso page, and Richard Gee's own contemporary commentary on Heywood's walks and climbs on the facing recto page. Gee follows in Heywood's footsteps enabling 1990s ramblers to discover for themselves the secrets of Hong Kong's wilderness and compare the changes that have transformed the Hong Kong area since the war. Gee has added a wealth of historical quotes and anecdotes, and has considered topics such as afforestation, country parks, rock worship, names of hills, and Chinese graves. The book's style is easy to read and its size is easy to carry, making it a perfect companion for anyone setting out to explore Hong Kong's countryside.