On The Way To Hwai Yuen: Or The Story Of A Mule Ride In China (1905)

Devins, John Bancroft

ISBN 10: 1120333628 / ISBN 13: 9781120333629

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On The Way To Hwai Yuen: Or The Story Of A Mule Ride In China (1905)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1120333628
• ISBN 13: 9781120333629
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

On The Way To Hwai Yuen: Or The Story Of A Mule Ride In China (1905) is a travelogue written by John Bancroft Devins. The book describes the author's journey through the Chinese countryside on a mule, as he travels from Shanghai to Hwai Yuen. Devins provides a detailed account of his experiences, including the landscapes, people, customs, and culture he encounters along the way. He also shares his observations on the political and social conditions of China at the time, as well as his thoughts on the role of Western influence in the country. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, and offers a unique perspective on China in the early 20th century. Overall, On The Way To Hwai Yuen is an interesting and informative read for anyone interested in travel, adventure, and Chinese history and culture.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.