China's Wild West

Verzio FF Submission Every winter the Yurungkash river in western China dries up, revealing an expanse of river-worn stones. There, hidden within the rock, lies a treasure forty times more valuable than gold - jade. Hundreds of people gather in the riverbeds, endlessly scrabbling at rocks in search...

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Other Authors: Pontikos, Urszula
Institution:Open Society Archives at Central European University
Language:English
Published: Riley, Michael 2008
United Kingdom
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10891/osa:857d5bff-18a5-4a9d-a0a9-f2df7bcbae4f
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description Verzio FF Submission Every winter the Yurungkash river in western China dries up, revealing an expanse of river-worn stones. There, hidden within the rock, lies a treasure forty times more valuable than gold - jade. Hundreds of people gather in the riverbeds, endlessly scrabbling at rocks in search of a jewel they might not find. During the winter months, the local Muslim minority Uyghur turns from farming to digging to supplement their income. Though their chances of improving their condition are slim, people remain hopeful.
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publisher Riley, Michael
United Kingdom
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title China's Wild West
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url http://hdl.handle.net/10891/osa:857d5bff-18a5-4a9d-a0a9-f2df7bcbae4f