River Town

Book • 2001
River Town is a memoir by Peter Hessler that chronicles his experience living and teaching in Fuling, a small town on the Yangtze River.

The book offers a vivid portrayal of life in rural China during the late 1990s, capturing the cultural nuances and personal stories of the people he encountered.

It also explores the profound changes taking place in China, including the impact of the Three Gorges Dam on Fuling.

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