ABSTRACT
First published in 2007. Geil argues in this book that five is a number most remarkable to the man of the Central Kingdom. Crafted to the rule of fifths, the author discusses aspects of the world, mountains and religion which lead to the analysis of five. These include the ascent of five key figures: Tai Shan, Nan Yo, Sung Shan, Hua Shan and Heng Shan. This title includes illustrations throughout with a comprehensive index.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|116 pages
Tai Shan, Green Peak-of-the-east
chapter I|43 pages
The Foot of tai Shan, in 5 Digits
chapter I_II|42 pages
The Ascent of Tai Shan in Five Stages Up the Pan Road in Five Stages
chapter I_III|29 pages
The Top of Tai Shan, in 5 Parts
part II|47 pages
Nano Yo, Red Peak-of-the-South, in 5 Sections
chapter II_1|9 pages
The Pilgrimage
chapter II_II|15 pages
The Holy Street at Foot of Nan Yo
chapter II_III|13 pages
The Ascent of Nan Yo
chapter II_IV|6 pages
Heroes and Fairies
chapter II_V|2 pages
The Oil Bible School
part III|51 pages
Sung Shan, Yellow Peak-Of-The Centre, in 5 Divisions
chapter III_1|15 pages
The Holy City
chapter III_II|10 pages
Scenery Around
chapter III_III|9 pages
History of Sung Shan
chapter III_IV|10 pages
Other Notabilities of the Mountain
chapter III_V|5 pages
Two Gentlemen, and a Third
part IV|78 pages
Hua Shan, White Peak-Of-The-West, in 5 Portions
chapter IV_I|16 pages
By Rail, Litter, and Donkey
chapter IV_II|13 pages
Champion Sleepers
chapter IV_IV|18 pages
Green Axe-Helve to the Golden Palace
part V|50 pages
Hêng Shan, Black Peak-of-the-North, in 5 Separations
