Several of the essays in this collection appeared previously in publications edited or prepared by Messrs. Sun Dayu, Dai Wangshu, Shen Congwen, and Sun Yutang.
Messrs. Chen Linrui and Li Jianwu reviewed the entire book and provided unstinting assistance in its printing and publication.
Since the author is residing deep in the interior at the moment, Ms. Yang Jiang, in Shanghai, selected, edited, and arranged these essays into one volume.
The author hopes that these individuals will not begrudge his trifling expression of gratitude.
