Through China with a Camera
Nonfiction, Travel, Asia, China, Art & Architecture, Photography, Pictorials, History, Asian
| Author: | John Thomson | ISBN: | 9781446548288 |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. | Publication: | April 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Chandra Chakravarti Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | John Thomson |
| ISBN: | 9781446548288 |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Publication: | April 16, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Chandra Chakravarti Press |
| Language: | English |
This vintage book contains a detailed sketch of the Chinese people, their culture, and their history. It comprises a wealth of fascinating information and unique insights interspersed with authentic and often powerful photographs of China and its inhabitants. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in Chinese history and tradition, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “A Brief Sketch of the Condition of China, Past and Present”, “The Chinaman at Home and Abroad”, “The Chinaman at Home and Abroad (continued)”, “Canton and Kwang-Tung Province”, “Canton (continued)”, “Canton (continued)”, “Formosa”, “Foochow and the River Min”, “Shanghai. Ningpo. Hankow. The Tangtsze”, and “Chefoo. Tientsin. Peking. The Great Wall”. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1899.
This vintage book contains a detailed sketch of the Chinese people, their culture, and their history. It comprises a wealth of fascinating information and unique insights interspersed with authentic and often powerful photographs of China and its inhabitants. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in Chinese history and tradition, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “A Brief Sketch of the Condition of China, Past and Present”, “The Chinaman at Home and Abroad”, “The Chinaman at Home and Abroad (continued)”, “Canton and Kwang-Tung Province”, “Canton (continued)”, “Canton (continued)”, “Formosa”, “Foochow and the River Min”, “Shanghai. Ningpo. Hankow. The Tangtsze”, and “Chefoo. Tientsin. Peking. The Great Wall”. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1899.
