16世纪中叶至17世纪,中国出现了资本主义的萌芽,社会经济趋向繁荣,都市文化得到飞速发展,形成了我国科学技术史上群星灿烂的时代。这一历史时段,也是被史家称之为“启蒙思潮”的时代,传统士人经历新旧意识的冲突,造就了一批特立独行的知识分子。中国历史发展到此时,提供了一种契机,才有徐霞客和《徐霞客游记》的横空出世。徐霞客是那个时代最具个人魅力的人 From the mid-16th century to the 17th century, China witnessed the sprout of capitalism, the prosperous socio-economic trend, the rapid development of urban culture, and the splendid era of science and technology in our country. This historical period was also called “the enlightenment trend” by historians. The traditional scholars experienced the conflict between old and new ideas and created a number of maverick intellectuals. By this time, China’s history has provided an opportunity to have Xu Xiake and Xu Xiake’s Travels turned out. Xu Xiake is the most personal charm of the times