A Quaker Diary In The Orient (1915)

von William Charles Allen

140 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""A Quaker Diary In The Orient"" is a travelogue written by William Charles Allen, an American Quaker who traveled to the Far East in 1915. The book is a detailed account of his journey through Japan, China, and the Philippines, and offers a unique perspective on the cultures, people, and customs of these countries.Through his diary entries, Allen shares his observations and experiences of the places he visited, including the bustling cities of Tokyo, Shanghai, and Manila, as well as the rural countryside and small villages. He describes the landscapes, architecture, and art he encountered, as well as the food, religion, and social customs of the people he met.As a Quaker, Allen also reflects on his spiritual journey during his travels, and shares his thoughts on the role of religion in the Eastern cultures he encountered. He also discusses the impact of colonialism and imperialism on these countries, and offers his opinions on the political and social issues of the time.Overall, ""A Quaker Diary In The Orient"" is a fascinating and insightful account of a journey through a rapidly changing part of the world, written by a thoughtful and compassionate traveler.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 Religion und Spirituelles
• ISBN: 9781437464528
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.01.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC