Three Years in Western China by Sir Alexander Hosie
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"Three Years in Western China" by Sir Alexander Hosie is a travel narrative detailing the author's extensive journeys through various provinces of Western China, including Ssu-ch'uan, Kuei-chow, and Yün-nan, during the mid-19th century. The work offers a firsthand account of the geography, culture, and commerce of these regions, emphasizing the author's observations of the local populace, their customs, and the natural landscapes encountered along the way. The opening of the narrative introduces
the setting and context of Hosie's travels, highlighting the challenges faced during his journey up the Yang-tsze River to reach Ch'ung-k'ing, the commercial hub of Western China. He recounts his interactions with the local people, including the struggles of navigation due to changing river conditions, and introduces his native crew, some of whom are opium users, adding a layer of complexity to the travel experience. As he establishes the significance of trade routes and the impact of foreign relations on local commerce, Hosie's narrative promises a rich exploration of both the physical and cultural terrains of Western China during his three-year stay. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hosie, Alexander, Sir, 1853-1925 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 33004639 |
| Title |
Three Years in Western China A Narrative of Three Journeys in Ssu-ch'uan, Kuei-chow, and Yün-nan |
| Credits |
Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | China -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Black Hmong dialect |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44842 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44842-8 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 641 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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