A Residence Among The Chinese: Inland, On The Coast, And At Sea (1857)

Fortune, Professor Robert

ISBN 10: 1437003966 / ISBN 13: 9781437003963

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Residence Among The Chinese: Inland, On The Coast, And At Sea (1857)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437003966
• ISBN 13: 9781437003963
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""A Residence Among The Chinese: Inland, On The Coast, And At Sea"" is a travelogue written by Robert Fortune in 1857. The book details the author's experiences during his travels in China, where he spent several years exploring the country's inland regions, coastal areas, and seas. Fortune was a Scottish botanist and plant collector who was sent to China by the British government to gather specimens of tea plants, as well as to learn about the country's culture and customs. The book provides a fascinating insight into the daily life, rituals, and traditions of the Chinese people during the mid-19th century. Fortune describes his encounters with the various social classes in China, including officials, merchants, farmers, and artisans. He also provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the regions he visited, as well as his observations on the architecture, art, and religion of the Chinese.One of the most notable aspects of the book is Fortune's account of his travels along the Yangtze River, which he navigated on a small boat. He describes the river's treacherous rapids, the various ports and towns along its banks, and the people he encountered during his journey.Overall, ""A Residence Among The Chinese"" is a valuable historical document that provides an illuminating glimpse into the life and culture of China during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history, culture, and society, as well as for those interested in travel writing and exploration.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.

Book Description

The botanist Robert Fortune (1813-80) first went to China as a plant collector for the Royal Horticultural Society, but returned not long after as an employee of the East India Company, in search of tea samples. This entertaining account, first published in 1857, describes his third expedition there.