Tibetan and Himalayan Library - THL

Description: A place name directory for Jinchuan (Tib. chu chen) county, in Aba prefecture, Sichuan province, China. The book has several sections of narrative introductions to different aspects of the county followed by lists of place names (names are given in Chinese characters, Tibetan, and pinyin) divided into sections by the districts and communes. Names of prominent natural features, cultural and historic sites, and other significant features are also listed in their own separate sections. (Ben Deitle 2009-06-22)

Table of Contents: [Translated from Chinese] One: Introduction -- Two: Jinchuan County Maps -- Three: Brief Account of Jinchuan County: (1) Historical Development ; (2) Natural Conditions ; (3) Economic Overview ; (4) Cultural, Educational, and Health Undertakings ; (5) Revolutionary Historical Relics, Scenic Spots and Historical Sites -- Four: Administrative Divisions and Natural Villages [with place name lists under each administrative division] -- Five: Natural Geographic Entities -- Six: Enterprise Units -- Seven: Man-made Structures -- Eight: Scenic Spots, Historical Sites, and Commemorative Sites -- Nine: Local Scenery and Sepcial Products -- Ten: Appendix -- Eleven: Conclusion.

Means of availability: THL holds a xerox copy of this book.