Roving East and Roving West by E. V. Lucas

"Roving East and Roving West" by E. V. Lucas is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and observations during his travels through India, Japan, and America, revealing insights into the cultures, people, and landscapes he encounters. Lucas's journey reflects a blend of admiration and critique, capturing the essence of each location with keen observations and a sense of humor. At the start of the book, Lucas immerses himself in the bustling life of India, where he notes the paradox of silent footfalls in a land filled with walkers. He shares his first impressions of Indian society, highlighting the unique customs, local behavior, and vivid landscapes punctuated by observations of everyday life. The opening sets a tone of curiosity and humor, as Lucas recounts his encounters with local practices, their deep-rooted beliefs, and the bustling market life, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that invites readers to appreciate the contrasts and similarities across cultures he explores throughout his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall), 1868-1938
Title Roving East and Roving West
Credits Text file produced by Tonya Allen, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Japan -- Description and travel
Subject United States -- Description and travel
Subject India -- Description and travel
Category Text
eBook-No. 7237
Release Date
Last Update May 12, 2013
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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