Notes of a Journey From Hankow to Ta-Li Fu follows Augustus Raymond Margary as he travels through central China, offering brisk, observant prose about landscapes, towns, and daily life along the road.

This edition presents his on‑the‑road impressions with a focus on the places he visits, the people he meets, and the practical realities of long-distance travel in the region.

Across a sequence of stages, the author describes fertile valleys, rugged hill country, and bustling market towns. You’ll hear about weather, inns built from bamboo and mud, and the practicalities of arranging safe passage through a vast and changing landscape. The narrative captures interactions with local officials, the hospitality of hosts, and moments of humor and challenge on the road.
What you’ll experience

Vivid descriptions of terrain, from red sandstone plateaus to conical hills and deep river falls
Encounters with local life, including villagers, merchants, and Miautze people along the journey
Observations of travel logistics, inns, escorts, and how authority and etiquette shape every stop
A sense of atmosphere and pace from a long, day-by-day account of travel in 19th‑century China

Ideal for readers of travel memoirs and historical travel accounts who want a window into fragile frontiers, day-to-day life, and the scale of a long journey through a changing empire.

Book Description

Margary's journal of his final trip within central China and Upper Burma tells of his travels until his final entry two months before he was murdered. Margary's trip was remarkable, being the first time that an Englishman had successfully made that journey. His experiences recorded here therefore make fascinating reading.

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