China Past and Present
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Peter Hessler, New Yorker Beijing correspondent, examines the changes China is currently undergoing—from both a historical and personal perspective. His new book Oracle Bones is an exploration of ancient and modern China, told through the stories ordinary people who live there.
Events: Peter Hessler will be reading and signing books
Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30 pm
Barnes & Noble at Citicorp Building
160 East 54th Street
Peter Hessler will be speaking
Thursday, May 18 at 6:30 pm
China Institute
125 East 65th Street
For tickets, call 212-744-8181, ext. 145 or visit chinainstitute.org
Events: Peter Hessler will be reading and signing books
Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30 pm
Barnes & Noble at Citicorp Building
160 East 54th Street
Peter Hessler will be speaking
Thursday, May 18 at 6:30 pm
China Institute
125 East 65th Street
For tickets, call 212-744-8181, ext. 145 or visit chinainstitute.org
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