Beachcomber Orient by Foster Harry (39 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. No Jacket. Reprint. Book has one new endpaper, else about fine. An attractive circa 1930s reprint of this travel book.

Condition: New.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This is the story of a beachcomber in the orient and his adventures in Asia. Book is in good condition with bookplate, soil and edgewear. 395 pages, 8.5 x 5.5. Illustrated Frontis (illustrator).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. No dust jacket. Some rubbing/soiling on cover. Writing on end pages and front panel. Rough cut pages a bit flaky. A few spots and dog-ears on pages. Good condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 318 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.80 inches. In Stock.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'A Beachcomber in the Orient' is an engaging and evocative travel narrative that captures the spirit of adventure in early 20th-century Asia. Written by the intrepid Harry L. Foster, this work recounts the author's journey through the Far East as a self-styled 'beachcomber'-traveling with minimal funds and a keen eye for the unconventional and the authentic. Foster takes readers on a vivid exploration of lands that were then mysterious to much of the Western world, including the bustling ports of the Malay Peninsula, the lush landscapes of Siam, and the intricate social tapestries of French Indochina and the Philippines. Unlike the more formal or academic travelogues of his era, Foster's account is marked by a refreshing sense of humor and a genuine curiosity about the diverse people and customs he encounters. From hitching rides on tramp steamers to navigating remote villages, the author provides a unique perspective on the colonial-era Orient. This work stands as both a significant historical document and a classic piece of travel literature. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a vanished world, blending personal anecdote with sharp observations on geography and social dynamics. For readers interested in maritime history, Southeast Asian culture, and the timeless appeal of the wanderer's life, 'A Beachcomber in the Orient' remains a compelling and immersive read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Octavo, brown buckram boards, gilt lettering to spine, black decorative rule to spine & front board, top page edges stained blue, deckled page fore-edges, frontispiece, unpaginated prelims, 395pp, illus/photos, VG (light bruising to extrems, minor wrinkling to boards, light to moderate fading & soiling to spine & boards, moderate tanning & foxing/soiling to page edges, sl tanning & foxing to eps, prev. bookseller's sm label to front pastedown, gift inscription in ink to ffep, light tanning to prelims & terminals, light foxing sporadically throughout, occasional light cracking to gutters). …

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. The cover is soiled and rubbed on all extremities. The head and tail of the spine are chipped. The endpapers are soiled. The ffep is missing. The pages are unmarked and age tones. The binding is pulling away from the spine. Side and bottom deckle edges.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'A Beachcomber in the Orient' is an engaging and evocative travel narrative that captures the spirit of adventure in early 20th-century Asia. Written by the intrepid Harry L. Foster, this work recounts the author's journey through the Far East as a self-styled 'beachcomber'-traveling with minimal funds and a keen eye for the unconventional and the authentic.…

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 458 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: as is. First Edition. 395, illus., endpaper map, foxing to text & inside boards, sticker ins fr bd, pgs somewhat darkened, rear bd completely separated. Binding cracked at p. 117, some spotting to fore-edge, wear to board and spine edges, spine discolored, scratch on rear board. The author's travels through Japan, China, Hong Kong, French Indo-China, Siam, Malaya, Borneo, and the Philippines.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Beachcomber in the Orient, A. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 395 p. Edge worn.

Sm 8vo, pp. 395; frontispiece portrait of the author in Bangkok, numerous black and white photographic illustrations, light toning, extremities a bit worn, upper spine has small crack where cloth is torn, otherwise a very good copy in original brown cloth with gilt-lettered spine. Foster's adventurous journey through the Mekong, Cambodia, Singapore, the Philippines, Japan, Shanghai, and back to Hong Kong.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 416. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1923 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 416.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "A Beachcomber in the Orient" is an engaging and evocative travel narrative that captures the spirit of adventure in early 20th-century Asia. Written by the intrepid Harry L. Foster, this work recounts the author's journey through the Far East as a self-styled "beachcomber"-traveling with minimal funds and a keen eye for the unconventional and the authentic. Foster takes readers on a vivid exploration of lands that were then mysterious to much of the Western world, including the bustling ports of the Malay Peninsula, the lush landscapes of Siam, and the intricate social tapestries of French Indochina and the Philippines. Unlike the more formal or academic travelogues of his era, Foster's account is marked by a refreshing sense of humor and a genuine curiosity about the diverse people and customs he encounters. From hitching rides on tramp steamers to navigating remote villages, the author provides a unique perspective on the colonial-era Orient. This work stands as both a significant historical document and a classic piece of travel literature. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a vanished world, blending personal anecdote with sharp observations on geography and social dynamics. For readers interested in maritime history, Southeast Asian culture, and the timeless appeal of the wanderer's life, "A Beachcomber in the Orient" remains a compelling and immersive read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.