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An Engineer s Holiday, or Notes of a Round Trip From Long; 0° to 0° - Softcover

In Two Parts; Part I., West; Part II., East

 
9781333640743: An Engineer s Holiday, or Notes of a Round Trip From Long; 0° to 0°

Synopsis

This book chronicles the author's travels from London, across the Atlantic, around the world, and back to England in 1882. The author provides an insightful account of the United States, Japan, China, India, Ceylon, and many other places along the route, providing commentary not only on the landscapes, culture, and history of the nations, but also the political, industrial, and economic state of each. The author provides fascinating observations on the similarities, differences, opportunities, and challenges each region faced at the time, and his accounts of the friendships made along the way add a personal touch to this thrilling narrative of exploration.

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