Across China on Foot by Edwin John Dingle
"Across China on Foot" by Edwin John Dingle is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's ambitious journey traversing the breadth of China on foot, highlighting his encounters with the culture, people, and landscapes of the region. It likely aims to provide an insightful commentary on the historical and social climate of China during a period of significant change and reform, as well as apersonal exploration of the author’s experiences in this vast and complex territory. At the start of the book, the author reflects on his purpose for the expedition and recounts his preparations to walk across the country, starting from Shanghai and moving towards British Burma. He shares insights into the perceptions and realities of traveling in China, emphasizing the physical and mental challenges he anticipates. Dingle hints at the difficulties he expects to encounter, including cultural barriers and the harshness of the terrain. As he embarks on his journey, the author’s enthusiasm is tempered by a clear understanding of the rigors ahead, setting the tone for the adventures that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dingle, Edwin John, 1881-1972 |
|---|---|
| Title | Across China on Foot |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Stephen Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Team. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | China -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13420 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 468 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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