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Travels Of A Pioneer Of Commerce In Pigtail And Petticoats: Or An Overland Journey From China Towards India (1871)

Travels Of A Pioneer Of Commerce In Pigtail And Petticoats: Or An Overland Journey From China Towards India (1871)

Cooper, Thomas Thornville

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Adventurers & ExplorersFiction AnthologiesChinese History

ISBN10: 1104513366
ISBN13: 9781104513368
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 492
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Travels Of A Pioneer Of Commerce In Pigtail And Petticoats: Or An Overland Journey From China Towards India (1871) is a travelogue written by Thomas Thornville Cooper. The book chronicles Cooper's journey from China to India, which he undertook in the mid-19th century as a pioneer of commerce. Cooper's journey took him through various regions of China, including Canton, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, before he crossed the border into Burma and eventually reached India. Along the way, he encountered many different cultures and peoples, and his observations provide a fascinating glimpse into the customs and traditions of the time.The book is written in a lively and engaging style, and Cooper's descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encountered are vivid and detailed. He also provides insights into the challenges and dangers of traveling in these regions, including encounters with bandits and other hazards.Travels Of A Pioneer Of Commerce In Pigtail And Petticoats is an important historical document, providing a valuable record of a time when travel and commerce between China and India were just beginning to flourish. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of trade and commerce in Asia, as well as for those interested in travel and adventure.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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