9781333500696 - Round the World: Letters From Japan, China, India, and Egypt (Classic Reprint) di Fogg, William Perry (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey through the world of the late 19th century with this book's account of a grand tour of the globe. The author, a keen observer of cultures and societies, shares his experiences, impressions, and reflections on the diverse landscapes and peoples he encounters. The book is structured as a series of letters, written from locations as far flung as Denver, San Francisco, Yokohama, Shanghai, Singapore, Calcutta, and Cairo. Readers are granted a glimpse into the authorââ â¢s travels, delving into the social and political complexities of the time. He describes the burgeoning American West, encounters with indigenous peoples, encounters with the rising influence of the British Empire, and the intricacies of life in the bustling cities of the East. The book offers a fascinating blend of personal anecdotes and historical observations. The author delves into the practices of Mormonism, the opium trade, and the burgeoning Chinese emigration to the West. The book presents a vivid picture of the world in flux, where traditional societies are grappling with the forces of modernization and globalization. This book is a unique record of a journey through a world on the cusp of transformation, offering invaluable insights into the social, cultural, and political landscape of the late 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.