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Manchu And Muscovite: Being Letters From Manchuria Written During The Autumn Of 1903

Manchu And Muscovite: Being Letters From Manchuria Written During The Autumn Of 1903

Weale, B. L. Putnam

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Biographies GeneralLetters & EssaysChinese History

ISBN10: 1428659153
ISBN13: 9781428659155
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2006
Pages: 636
Weight: 2.03
Height: 1.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Manchu and Muscovite is a collection of letters written by B.L. Putnam Weale during his travels in Manchuria in the autumn of 1903. Weale was an English journalist and explorer who had a keen interest in East Asia and had previously written about his experiences in China and Korea.The book is a fascinating account of Weale's journey through Manchuria, which was then a relatively unknown and unexplored region of China. He provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the customs of the region, as well as his encounters with the Russian military and their presence in Manchuria.Weale's letters are written in an engaging and informative style, and provide a unique insight into the politics and culture of Manchuria at the turn of the 20th century. He also includes photographs and illustrations to accompany his descriptions, making the book a visually stunning account of his travels.Overall, Manchu and Muscovite is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of East Asia, as well as for those interested in the history of exploration and travel writing.With An Historical Sketch Entitled Prologue To The Crisis; Giving A Complete Account Of The Manchurian Frontiers From The Earliest Days And The Growth And Final Meeting Of The Russian And Chinese Empires In The Amur Regions.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.

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