Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-47) and index.
Contents
Pan Gu creates the world -- The dawn of civilization -- Nu Wa creates the human race -- Chinese society -- The eight immortals -- Religion -- Yan Di, god of agriculture and medicine -- Agriculture and medicine -- Weaving maid and cowherd -- Daily life -- King Yao -- Art and entertainment -- The battle between Huang Di and Chi You -- War and weapons -- The ten suns -- Inventions and construction -- The first silkworm -- Trade -- Education, writing, and literature -- Glossary.