Flash-lights from the Seven Seas by William L. Stidger
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"Flash-lights from the Seven Seas" by William L. Stidger is a collection of travel narratives written in the early 20th century. The author vividly recounts his extensive journeys across Asian lands, including Japan, Korea, China, and various islands, providing readers with a deeply personal and reflective perspective on the diverse cultures and experiences he encounters. Through his engaging style, Stidger aims to illuminate the interactions between humanity and nature, often focusing on
the contrasts of beauty and hardship found within these regions. The opening of the book introduces readers to the author’s poetic approach to capturing the essence of the landscapes and cultures he visits. Stidger describes the vibrant hues of tropical flowers and sunsets, likening them to flames and brilliant visuals that imprint themselves on his memory. His journey's first chapters dive into specific incidents that reveal the beauty, chaos, and tragedies of life in these areas, including a fire on an oil tanker in Manila Bay and the haunting imagery of poverty and humanity in the Orient. Stidger sets the tone for the rest of the narratives as he reflects on the lives of the people he meets, the struggles they endure, and the hope perpetually flickering amidst adversity, foreshadowing a rich exploration of themes such as faith, fear, and the significance of cultural encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stidger, William L. (William Le Roy), 1885-1949 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | McConnell, Francis John, 1871-1953 |
| LoC No. | 21020644 |
| Title | Flash-lights from the Seven Seas |
| Credits | Produced by Ronald Lee |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | East Asia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26924 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 499 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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