Removing the Mountains by Feng Jiannan, (Adapted from an ancient chinese fairy tale) - 1991

Beijing: Dolphin Books, 1991. First edition. Pictorial Card Covers. Very Good. Chinese Tale Series. This story tells a fairy tale from ancient times about an old man known as the Foolish Old Man. Beyond his doorway stood the two great peaks, Taihang and Wangwu, obstructing the way. He began to dig up these mountains with great determination. Another old man, known as the Wise Old Man, laughed at him for his foolish doing. The Mountain God threatened him but nothing could shake his conviction. he and his children and grandchildren went on digging every day.Eventually the Heavenly Emperor was moved by their action and he sent down two gods who carried the mountains away on their backs. Colour illustrations by Ni Shaoyong on every page. This series includes: 1)Hou Yi Shoots the Suns. 2)Da Yu Controlling the Floods. 3)Chang'e Flying to the Moon. 4)Nu Wa Mends the Sky. 5)Jingwei Filling the Sea. 6)Shen Nong's Miracle Herbs. 7)Kua Fu Race with the Sun. 8)Removing The Mountains.

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