Here are 88 short stories selected from works by Chinese writers from the previous two millenium, tales of chivalry with an overtone of Chinese martial art. Intriguing and fascinating,they weave a tapestry of life on the margin in old Cathay that speaks eloquently of the true meaning of chivalry as perceived by ancient Chinese. It is the first time a collection of Wuxia stories as a genre is translated into the English language. The book will certainly help the reader gain a better insight into the Chinese mind today.