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Iron and Silk
A young American encounters swordsmen, bureaucrats and other citizens of contemporary China
Book • 1990
In 'Iron and Silk', Mark Salzman recounts his two-year stay in Changsha, Hunan, China, where he taught English at Hunan Medical College and studied various forms of Chinese martial arts under Master Pan Qingfu.
The book details his cultural encounters, friendships, and the challenges of adapting to Chinese customs and traditions.
It also touches on the political climate of China during that period and Salzman's personal growth through these experiences.
The book details his cultural encounters, friendships, and the challenges of adapting to Chinese customs and traditions.
It also touches on the political climate of China during that period and Salzman's personal growth through these experiences.
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as a friend and author of "Iron and Silk", highlighting his work with at-risk youth.

Dan Millman

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