This publication covers the breath of what it means to be Vietnamese in terms of customs, traditions, superstitions, proverbs and way of life, as transmitted from the ancient times via illustrations & commentaries. Delightfully illustrated with native art works. “A unique cultural treasure recently rediscovered after more than a half a century in oblivion.” This marvelous encyclopaedia illustrates the true gentle nature of the Vietnamese under the ancientChinese influence, which still shows Chinese characters in these classic prints. They show the Vietnamese tradesmen,scholars, women, children all at their daily activities, and loaded with wit, wisdom,knowledge and the knack to crystallize life’s lessons in a few words.