HSIN TAN RAPID
ON THE
YANGTZE RIVER
A BOAT ON THE MIN
RIVER, USED FOR
RUNNING THE RAPIDS.
The Min River, called also the Fu, is a western tributary of the Upper Yangtze, but a great river in itself. Of the boat’s four sails the lowest is of bamboo, and is let down at night to protect the boatman and his family. The feature of the boat is its high prow, for protection against the rocks and rushing water.
A BOAT ON THE MIN
RIVER, USED FOR
RUNNING THE RAPIDS