The Homely Diary Of A Diplomat In The East, 1897-1899 (1917)

von Thomas Skelton Harrison

548 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Homely Diary Of A Diplomat In The East, 1897-1899 is a book written by Thomas Skelton Harrison and published in 1917. The book is a personal account of Harrison's experiences as a British diplomat in the East during the late 19th century. The diary entries cover a two-year period from 1897 to 1899 and include his travels and observations of the people, customs, and politics of the region. Harrison's writing style is straightforward and provides a unique insight into the life of a diplomat during this time period. The book covers his time in Japan, China, and Korea, and includes his impressions of the people and cultures of each country. The book also includes descriptions of Harrison's personal experiences, including his interactions with other diplomats, his attempts to learn the local languages, and his struggles with homesickness and loneliness. Overall, The Homely Diary Of A Diplomat In The East, 1897-1899 provides a fascinating look at the life of a British diplomat during a time of great change in the East. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of diplomacy, as well as those interested in the cultures and customs of Japan, China, and Korea in the late 19th century.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: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781104394219
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC