The 47 legends that form this book have crystal-lized around some of Beijing's most celebratedsights. Here are the "just-so stories" of the For-bidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heav-en, the Fragrant Hills, the Summer Palace, theLama Temple, the Gate of Heavenly Peace andmany others, told as earthily and redolently asonly Beijingers can. Reminisce or whet yourappetite: a little extra bit of Beijing will be yours.