Sunny Lands And Seas, A Voyage In The Ss. Ceylon

Notes Made During A Five Months' Tour In India, The Straits Settlements, Manila, China, Japan, The Sandwich Islands, And California (1883)

von Hugh Wilkinson

364 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Sunny Lands And Seas is a travelogue written by Hugh Wilkinson in 1883, detailing his five-month voyage aboard the SS Ceylon. The book recounts his adventures and observations as he travels through India, the Straits Settlements, Manila, China, Japan, the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii), and California.Throughout the book, Wilkinson describes the various cultures, landscapes, and people he encounters, providing vivid descriptions of the exotic locations he visits. He shares his experiences of attending lavish Indian weddings, exploring bustling Chinese markets, and witnessing the natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands.In addition to his travel observations, Wilkinson also includes historical and cultural information about the places he visits. He discusses the impact of colonialism on India and the influence of Chinese culture on Japan.Sunny Lands And Seas provides a fascinating insight into the world of travel during the late 19th century, as well as a valuable historical perspective on the countries and cultures visited. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or cultural studies.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: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Reisen und Urlaub Reiseberichte, Reiseliteratur
• ISBN: 9781437128864
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC