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  • Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan

    by Vay Peter Grof ...
    Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan is an illustrated account of the experiences of a member of the Hungarian royal family travelling in Russia, China, Korea and Japan. ... Read more

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  • Korea and Her Neighbours - A Narrative of Travel, with an Account of the Recent Vicissitudes and Present Position of the Country

    by Isabella Bird Bishop ...
    This antiquarian volume contains a vivid description of nineteenth century Korea written by Isabella Bird Bishop. This account comprises an interesting and insightful narrative of travel, with an account of the vicissitudes and contemporary state of society in the country. This text is as much of an exploration of Victorian mindsets as it is an exploration of foreign lands, and will be of ... Read more

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  • The Japanese in Pictures 1863 & 1868, Illustrated.

    by A H Guernsey, Lyman Abbott ...
    This series of illustrated articles introduced Japan and the Japanese people to the American public in the mid nineteenth century. The impressions of the printed pictures and the words illustrating them were one of the elements that defined Japanese culture in the American mind for many years after their publication. Guernsey, writing in 1863, reports on the three year visit of Sir Rutherford ... Read more

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  • Traveling in Siberia 1868, Illustrated

    by Thomas Knox ...
    An American makes the trek across Siberia via horse, carriage and sled, during the mid nineteenth century. Original Illustrations included. ... Read more

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  • Manners and Customs of the Japanese in Nineteenth Century

    From the Accounts of Dutch Residents in Japan and from the German Work of Dr. Philipp Franz von Siebold

    by Philipp Franz von Siebold Ph.D. ...
    Manners and Customs of the Japanese in the Nineteenth Century is a delightful account of the Japanese of Tokugawa Japan.This unique handbook of Japanese manners, customs, history, and singular happenings was published in New York in 1841. Based on the firsthand observations of Dr. Philipp Franz von Siebold of the Dutch trading port Deshima in the years 1823-29, as well as on Spanish, Portuguese, ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • The Awakening of China

    Enriched edition. A Cultural Awakening: Understanding Late Qing China

    by W. A. P. Martin, Owen Bradshaw ...
    In "The Awakening of China," W. A. P. Martin presents a compelling exploration of China's socio-political and cultural evolution during a pivotal period marked by modernization and reform. Written in a succinct yet evocative prose style, the book interweaves historical analysis with personal observations, providing readers with an insightful perspective on both the triumphs and tribulations of a ... Read more

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  • Through China with a Camera

    by John Thomson ...
    Originally published in 1898. INTRODUCTION: Since the time when I made my first journey into Cambodia to examine its ancient cities, it has been my constant endeavour to show how the explorer may add not only to the interest but to the permanent value of his work by the use of photography. To those of my readers interested in photography I may add a note on my method of working. All my negatives ... Read more

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  • Russia, Russians and Russian Art 1890

    by Theodore Child, Eugene Melchior, Vicomte de Vogue ...
    Several short studies of Russia during the 1890's. The Social Fabric of Russia describes life at the Court of St Petersberg as well as life in the country. The Palaces of Petersberg explores the art and Architecture of the Capital. Art at the Kremlin exhibits the art and architecture of the Palace of the Kemlin, the heart of Russia. Russian Art and Artists surveys art and artists contemporary to ... Read more

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  • A Journey to St. Petersburg and Moscow through Courland and Livonia.

    by Leitch Ritchie ...
    Series series Elibron Classics
    Elibron Classics. Replica of 1836 edition by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman, London.In 1835 Leitch Ritchie (1800–1865) a Scottish novelist and journalist took a trip to Russia.
He hoped to become acquainted with Modern Russia, and to be enabled to form some idea of the real progress of her civilization, in so far at least, as this is indicated in the manners of the people; at ... Read more

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  • CHINA

    by SIR HENRY ARTHUR BLAKE ...
    CONTENTS CHAPTER I Description of China; Her Early History; Tartar Garrisons; Chinese Soldiers; Family Life; Power of Parents; Foot-Binding                          CHAPTER II Marriage Customs; Ancestral Halls; Official Hierarchy; Competitive Examinations; Taxation; Punishments; Torture; Story of Circumstantial Evidence   CHAPTER III Gradations of Chinese Society; Agricul... ... Read more

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  • Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life

    by Thomas Wallace Knox ...
    "Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life" by Thomas Wallace Knox is a captivating travel narrative that chronicles the author's adventurous journey across Asia. Knox vividly describes the diverse cultures, landscapes, and peoples he encounters, offering readers a rich tapestry of life in Siberia, China, and Tartary. His keen observations and engaging storytelling ... Read more

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