VIEM GIAO TRUNG CO KY is a collection of notes regarding ancient & old relics, vestiges & sites of the Hue - the National Capital and other localities of the whole country ( a total of 26 provinces ) by the author Cao Xuan Duc one of the most talented Confucianists and high ranking mandarins of the Nguyen Dynasty in the year of 1920. The Collection was written in Chinese script and covered following topics / subjects: Ancient / old sites of construction works. Citadels / fortresses / garrisons. Systems of rivers & streams. Grave-tombs. Temples & pagodas... And many others. Those notes & descriptions helped a readership & research circle to determine the geographical position / location of the ancient / old relics, vestiges & sites; landscape; historic origin or formation and many other useful related information or suggestions. This Collection is believed that it is the most perfect & comprehensive one in its kind ever made. The copy of Vietnamese translation that you are holding is of the first edition.