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Playing chopsticks : travels through China / Sally Hammond ; photography by Gordon Hammond

This travel narrative explores modern China through anecdotes from Tibet, the Silk Road, and major cities. It includes observations on local life alongside recipes for traditional dishes such as dumplings, Tibetan momos, and Portuguese tarts.

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