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Bobby Brill first visited China in 2003 on a documentary film project that set the stage for further international adventures. He is an accomplished 10-year veteran of the media industry working in photography, cinematography and multi-media content production. Born and raised in the United States, he is now focusing his attention on the unique personal stories of people he encounters in China.

What makes Nanjing and its Qinhuai River district so unique from great cities of China is that it really is a complete package of sites, history and cultural enjoyment. In a small span of time a visitor can venture through more than 2,000 years of history in a beautiful and serene setting. With every step, flanked by lush trees and rushing waters, Nanjing mesmerizes you, urging you to relax and soak up the history that envelops you.

Contents:
Introduction of Nanjing
Confucius and the Imperial Examination
Folk Customs along the Qinhuai River
The Eight Beauties of the Qinhuai River
Buddhism and Nanjing
Seeing Nanjing through the Prismof the Qinhuai River
Appendix
Acknowledgments

作者鲍勃在秦淮河畔生活的15天，领悟了一条河流的精神，感受了一个城市的生活底色，也更加爱上了秦淮河，爱上了南京。在这本书里，他通过自己的眼睛，以秦淮河为切入点，介绍秦淮河、南京城的文化沉淀与社会发展，反映秦淮河悠久的历史和从古至今一直延续的繁华，通过秦淮河展现南京的时代特色。