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This is a complete annotated translation of Ju-Shu Chi, or The diary of a journey to Szechwan, written by Lu Yu (1125-1210) during his travels from Shan-yin (modern Shao-hsing, Chekiang) to K'uei-chou (modern Feng-chief, Szechwan), from July to December 1170. The long journey totaling some 1800 miles lasted 157 days.