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To China And Back: Being A Diary Kept, Out And Home (1859)

To China And Back: Being A Diary Kept, Out And Home (1859)

Smith, Albert

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ISBN10: 1165138298
ISBN13: 9781165138296
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
To China And Back: Being A Diary Kept, Out And Home (1859) is a book written by Albert Smith, which chronicles his journey to China and back. The book is a collection of diary entries that Smith made during his trip, detailing his experiences and observations of the people, culture, and landscape of China.Smith's journey began in England, where he boarded a ship bound for China. Along the way, he encountered various challenges, including harsh weather conditions and bouts of illness. Despite these obstacles, Smith remained committed to his mission and continued to document his journey.Upon arriving in China, Smith was struck by the stark differences in culture and customs compared to what he was used to in England. He spent several months traveling throughout the country, visiting various cities and towns and meeting with locals. Smith's diary entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of the Chinese people, as well as their customs and traditions.After several months in China, Smith eventually made his way back to England, where he continued to document his journey in his diary. The book concludes with Smith's reflections on his experiences in China and the lessons he learned from his travels.Overall, To China And Back: Being A Diary Kept, Out And Home (1859) is a fascinating travelogue that provides a unique perspective on China during the mid-19th century. Smith's diary entries offer a detailed and insightful look into the country's culture, people, and landscape, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese 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.

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