Discovering China

Simon Winchester's latest book is the story of an Englishman's adventures in China, and his determination to prove to the rest of the world that the Chinese were the first to create technological marvels.

Guests

• Simon Winchester: Author most recently of "The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom." He's also the author of "The Professor and the Madman."

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Resources

• Simon Winchester's Web site