羽人竞渡:宁波发展史话:a memento of Ningbos evolution

Part 1 A General Review of Ningbo's History I. Hemudu: The Earliest Hometown Well of Ningbo II. Early Inhabitants' Gradual Migration from the Siming Foothills to the Plain III. Early Castles and Administration in Ningbo IV. Xiaoxi Town: An Ancient City near Xikou V. The Three-River Junction: The Core of Trade-Oriented Mingzhou VI. An Internationally Prestigious Port City VII. The Origin of the Name of Ningbo VIII. The First Bund in China for Opening Up and Overseas Trade IX. Marching Towards a Modem International Port City Part 2 Anecdotes of Ningbo I. The Striped Bronze Tomahawk: A Cultural Highlight of Ningbo II. Stories about the City Name III. Ningbo: A City of Waters IV. The Estuary of China's Grand Canal V. The Drum Tower Overlooking Haishu District for a Millennium VI. Ningbo: The Metamorphosis of Its Marketplaces VII. Ningbo: A Galaxy of Talents and Literati VIII. Ningbo Merchants Union: An Internationally Reputed Business Group IX. Ningbo: A City with Numerous Ancient Treasures X. Ningbo Culture: A List of Its "Intangible Cultural Heritages" Bibliography Glossary Translator's Note