My Travels in China, Japan, and Java, 1903

H. H. The Raja-I-Rajgan Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala

ISBN 10: 0710311478 / ISBN 13: 9780710311474

Published by Kegan Paul, 2005

About this Item

larger 8vo laminated boards pp vii+226 bw plates map F Travel memoir by an Edwardian era Indian prince, from Ceylon to the Dutch East Indies via China and Japan. Much personal observation of cultures, with descriptions of personal meetings with prominent people. This is a facsimile edition from the apparently very rare 1904 original, perhaps privately published then. Scarce. [ Extra tracked and signed postage overseas. ].

Seller Inventory # 6861

Bibliographic Details

• Title: My Travels in China, Japan, and Java, 1903
• Publisher: Kegan Paul
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0710311478
• ISBN 13: 9780710311474
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Special Edition
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

This exploration of China, Japan, and Java is written by His Highness the Indian Raja-I-Rajgan Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala as a record of his brief visit to the Far East for the intimate presentation to his friends. This is less an academic analysis, and more a documentation of personal impressions and experiences. The Raja-I-Rajgan Jagatjit Singh writes at the turn-of-the-century when public interest had turned towards the course of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05, where battles were fought over dominance in Korea and Manchuria. This circumstance, as well as the author's royal position, allow for a particularly fascinating take on travel in this part of the world.

About the Author

His Highness, Raja-I-Rajgan Jagtjit Singh of Kapurkthala