Record of the Northern Expedition
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A good fit for
- Enthusiasts of Ming history and Ming military history who wish to understand the northern expedition from a firsthand perspective
- Readers of literature and history interested in ancient travel records and notebook-style writing
- Students in relevant fields researching the geography and march routes of the Ming northern frontier
- General readers who enjoy short historical notes that can be read in sections
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting a full plot-driven novel or a literary travelogue
- Readers new to ancient notebook-style texts who lack a foundation in Ming history
Reading tips
- Begin with the preface and editorial notes to learn about the source of the edition and the author's background, then move on to the main text
- Read alongside historical works on the Ming northern expedition, noting similarities, differences, and details in the records
- Take simple notes following the route, marking place names and events for easier review
- Look up unfamiliar place names or official titles as needed; there is no need to finish it in one sitting
About the publisher
Nanhai Publication Company is a comprehensive publisher known for its literature and arts titles, covering fields such as classical poetry, martial arts fiction, and folk literature. Judging from the more than 1,600 books in the database, the company has released classical poetic works including the Nineteen Old Poems and the Nine Songs, as well as multiple volumes of Huanzhulouzhu's series The Swordsmen of Mount Shu, along with related writings by authors such as Guan Hanqing, Qu Yuan, Zuo Si, and Wang Zhihuan. Its publishing character lies in balancing the organization of classic texts with the dissemination of popular literature, placing poetry anthologies alongside long martial arts novels and presenting a relatively diverse literary profile. Public information is limited, and further details about its editorial practices and series planning remain to be supplemented.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 北征记 （明）杨荣 撰(1)
- 北征记（明）杨荣 撰(2)
- 北征记（明）杨荣 撰(3)
- 附录：
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About the author
Yang Rong (1371–1440), originally named Zirong and styled Mianren, was a native of Jian'an (present-day Jian'ou) in Fujian. A statesman and man of letters of the early Ming dynasty, he is grouped with Yang Shiqi and Yang Pu as the "Three Yangs" and was known at the time as "East Yang." He passed the imperial examination in the second year of the Jianwen reign and later served in the Grand Secretariat for thirty-eight years, rising to the office of Shaoshi and receiving the posthumous title Wenmin. In literature he was a representative figure of the Taige style, marked by a dignified and even tone and often comprising official and travel compositions. The Beizheng Ji in this collection records what he saw and heard on a northern campaign, combining documentary value with literary quality, while the Yang Wenmin Ji gathers his prose and verse. One work on management also appears, showing the reach of his reading and research interests. Public information is limited, and the details of his life rest mainly on the clues above, with emphasis on his Taige-style writing and travel records.
