Wandering in Northern China

von Harry A. Franck

618 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Wandering in Northern China" is an immersive travelogue by Harry A. Franck, one of the most celebrated travel writers of the early twentieth century. This narrative chronicles Franck's extensive journey through the diverse landscapes of Northern China, including Manchuria, Mongolia, and the regions surrounding Beijing. Writing with a keen eye for detail, Franck captures the daily lives, customs, and social structures of the Chinese people during a period of significant historical and political transition.The work serves as a valuable cultural and historical document, offering a first-hand perspective on the societal conditions in the years following the fall of the Qing dynasty. From the bustling city markets to remote rural outposts, Franck describes the unique architecture, religious practices, and economic challenges of the era. This book remains a significant resource for those interested in Asian history, cultural anthropology, and the classic age of global exploration. Through his hallmark style of traveling as closely as possible to the local population, Franck provides a candid and comprehensive portrait of a region that was rapidly changing yet steeped in ancient tradition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781026077634
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: XpressPress