From Pekin To Calais By Land (1892)

Autor*innen

• Harry de Windt

Parameter

• 408 Seiten
• 15 Lesestunden

• Karten & Reisen

Mehr zum Buch

The travelogue chronicles Harry De Windt's adventurous journey from Beijing to Calais, traversing diverse landscapes and cultures across Asia and Europe. Encountering various peoples, including Russian peasants and Chinese soldiers, he faces challenges like extreme weather and political unrest. The narrative offers rich descriptions of the environments and societies he experiences, reflecting the spirit of late 19th-century exploration. This reprinted edition preserves the historical significance of De Windt's travels, highlighting the allure of long-distance land journeys during that era.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback