Two Flags in China: A Travelogue
by Robert C. Huckins
Publisher: Smashwords 2013
ISBN-13: 9781301965182
Number of pages: 55
Description:
China remains one of the most misunderstood and enchanting nations in the world along with being the most highly populated. Two Flags in China details a cultural exchange trip taken by a small group of New Hampshire high school students, teachers and administrators, a journey stretching from the urban sprawl of Beijing to the outer rural areas of Xi'an.
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