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LoC No.: 08034209
Title:
From Peking to Mandalay
A Journey from North China to Burma through Tibetan Ssuch'uan and Yunnan
Note: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "From Peking to Mandalay" by Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston is a travel account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles Johnston's adventurous journey through China to Burma, with a focus on the lesser-known regions of Tibetan Ssuch'uan and Yunnan. His exploration is driven by a desire to understand diverse tribes and landscapes, seeking to reveal the beauty and cultural richness of the areas he traverses. The opening of the book sets the stage for Johnston's expedition. He discusses his motivations, emphasizing that this journey is not bound by governmental or scientific interests, but rather a personal quest for knowledge and experience. Johnston describes the allure of remote places, noting the untouched beauty of China's wilderness, and reveals his delight in nature. He provides a glimpse of his itinerary, mentioning significant stops along the way and the challenges he anticipates, promising a rich depiction of both the landscape and the people he encounters on his way to Mandalay. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Johnston, Reginald Fleming, Sir, 1874-1938
EBook No.: 49561
Published: Jul 31, 2015
Downloads: 156
Language: English
Subject: China -- Description and travel
Subject: China -- Social life and customs
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08034209
Title:
From Peking to Mandalay
A Journey from North China to Burma through Tibetan Ssuch'uan and Yunnan
Note: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "From Peking to Mandalay" by Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston is a travel account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles Johnston's adventurous journey through China to Burma, with a focus on the lesser-known regions of Tibetan Ssuch'uan and Yunnan. His exploration is driven by a desire to understand diverse tribes and landscapes, seeking to reveal the beauty and cultural richness of the areas he traverses. The opening of the book sets the stage for Johnston's expedition. He discusses his motivations, emphasizing that this journey is not bound by governmental or scientific interests, but rather a personal quest for knowledge and experience. Johnston describes the allure of remote places, noting the untouched beauty of China's wilderness, and reveals his delight in nature. He provides a glimpse of his itinerary, mentioning significant stops along the way and the challenges he anticipates, promising a rich depiction of both the landscape and the people he encounters on his way to Mandalay. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Johnston, Reginald Fleming, Sir, 1874-1938
EBook No.: 49561
Published: Jul 31, 2015
Downloads: 156
Language: English
Subject: China -- Description and travel
Subject: China -- Social life and customs
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.