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LoC No.: 07008551
Title:
East of Suez
Ceylon, India, China and Japan
Note: Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary: "East of Suez" by Frederic Courtland Penfield is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the cultures, landscapes, and peoples of various regions in the East, including Ceylon, India, China, and Japan, through the author’s firsthand experiences as an American diplomat and traveler. Penfield's observations and reflections provide insights into the historical and social contexts of these areas, underscoring the connections and contrasts between the East and the West. The opening of "East of Suez" reveals the author's thoughts on the evolving relationship between America and Asia, particularly emphasizing the potential economic opportunities that the East presents. Penfield discusses the significance of the Suez Canal as a crucial commercial artery, while also reflecting on his experiences in present-day Egypt and the historical figures involved in the canal's creation, like Ferdinand de Lesseps. He lays the groundwork for a broader exploration of Eastern culture, touching upon the intricate dynamics of trade, colonialism, and cultural exchange that will be further examined in the subsequent chapters, all framed within the context of the early 20th century's geographic and political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Penfield, Frederic Courtland, 1855-1922
EBook No.: 27260
Published: Nov 14, 2008
Downloads: 575
Language: English
Subject: India -- Description and travel
Subject: East Asia -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07008551
Title:
East of Suez
Ceylon, India, China and Japan
Note: Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary: "East of Suez" by Frederic Courtland Penfield is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the cultures, landscapes, and peoples of various regions in the East, including Ceylon, India, China, and Japan, through the author’s firsthand experiences as an American diplomat and traveler. Penfield's observations and reflections provide insights into the historical and social contexts of these areas, underscoring the connections and contrasts between the East and the West. The opening of "East of Suez" reveals the author's thoughts on the evolving relationship between America and Asia, particularly emphasizing the potential economic opportunities that the East presents. Penfield discusses the significance of the Suez Canal as a crucial commercial artery, while also reflecting on his experiences in present-day Egypt and the historical figures involved in the canal's creation, like Ferdinand de Lesseps. He lays the groundwork for a broader exploration of Eastern culture, touching upon the intricate dynamics of trade, colonialism, and cultural exchange that will be further examined in the subsequent chapters, all framed within the context of the early 20th century's geographic and political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Penfield, Frederic Courtland, 1855-1922
EBook No.: 27260
Published: Nov 14, 2008
Downloads: 575
Language: English
Subject: India -- Description and travel
Subject: East Asia -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.