In Eastern Wonderlands (1906)

von Charlotte Chaffee Gibson

264 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

In Eastern Wonderlands is a travelogue written by Charlotte Chaffee Gibson and published in 1906. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey throughout various countries in Asia, including Japan, China, and India. Gibson's writing is rich with descriptions of the landscapes, cultures, and people she encountered on her travels. She provides insight into the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the various communities she visited, as well as their history and politics. The book is divided into chapters, each dedicated to a particular location or theme. Gibson describes her experiences in Tokyo, the temples of Kyoto, the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and many other iconic landmarks. Throughout the book, Gibson also reflects on her own experiences as a traveler and the challenges she faced during her journey. She provides a glimpse into the life of a female traveler at the turn of the 20th century, including the limitations and opportunities she encountered. Overall, In Eastern Wonderlands is a fascinating and informative account of travel in Asia at the beginning of the 20th century. Gibson's vivid descriptions and personal reflections make it a compelling read for anyone interested in travel, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Romane, Erzählungen, Tatsachenberichte Überlieferte , traditionelle Geschichten
• ISBN: 9781104182281
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.03.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC