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A Bicycle Of Cathay

A Bicycle Of Cathay

Frank Richard Stockton

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Biografía e historias reales
ISBN:
9781248913475
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'A Bicycle of Cathay' offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century China through the eyes of a Western traveler. More than a simple travelogue, this work captures the spirit of exploration and discovery that characterized the era. The author vividly describes the landscapes, people, and culture encountered on their journey, providing readers with a rich and detailed portrait of a land then largely unknown to the Western world.Included is a memorial sketch of Mr. Stockton and a comprehensive bibliography of his works, adding depth to the understanding of the author’s life and literary contributions. This book serves as both a historical document and a captivating read, appealing to those interested in travel, history, and cultural exchange. Discover the allure of Cathay through the author’s engaging narrative.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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