Birds and Beasts in Chinese Texts and Trade: Lectures Related to South China and the Overseas World (Maritime Asia)

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Birds and Beasts in Chinese Texts and Trade: Lectures Related to South China and the Overseas World (Maritime Asia)

Written by Roderich Ptak
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Published January 5, 2011
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Roderich Ptak writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Roderich Ptak lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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