A Chinese classic, the Shan Hai Jing, reportedly from 2000 BC claimed travels to the ends of the earth. However, today many, while accepting the antiquity of this account, believe it was just mythology. But was it? The contention by some that it demonstrated a Chinese trip to North America should have been easy to disprove.

Testing that hypothesis, in September 2012 my husband and I followed an alleged 1100 mile Chinese trek along the eastern slope of the US Rocky Mountains which were vivid in fall colors. I have spent the past year preparing to share this story with the you . I believe that even those who have read my previous books will be surprised by the findings in this one.

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“The travelogue by Ms. Rees is of great significance in that it was the first of such an attempt to follow the footsteps of
the Chinese travelers as described in Shan Hai Jing and look for sufficient evidence such as geography, plants, animals, minerals, and petroglyphs. Although there have been many doubts in the past about the accuracy and reliability of the Shan Hai Jing, Ms. Rees’s observations and findings are convincing and will undoubtedly lead to even further studies by open-minded researchers.”

“I wholeheartedly recommend every Rees book – engaging in style and consistently advancing knowledge. Charlotte Harris Rees is intrepid, matchless authority on ancient maps, author of pioneer expanding books, possessed of all
sterling qualities required for original scientific erudition, which she fearlessly resumes.”