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The books characteristically bring a fresh ' sideways look ' in a peaceful and non-judgemental way to places perhaps unfamiliar at the time to a Chinese national: the author was struck by things the locals might not notice, such as beards, or the fact that the so-called Lion's Haunch on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh is actually far more like a sleeping elephant.

In his wartime books, Chiang Yee made it plain that he was fervently opposed to Nazism.

His writings exude a feeling of positive curiosity, life-enhancing in a unique way.

Some of his books have been re-issued in modern times, sometimes with fresh introductions.