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A Visit to India, China, and Japan, in the Year 1853; Volume 10

A Visit to India, China, and Japan, in the Year 1853; Volume 10

Bayard Taylor

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Sociedad y ciencias sociales
ISBN:
9781148243511
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'A Visit to India, China, and Japan, in the Year 1853' by Bayard Taylor, recounts the author’s travels in Asia. This book offers a detailed look at the cultures, customs, and landscapes of these countries during a period of significant change. Taylor’s observations provide valuable insights into the social and political climates of mid-19th century Asia. From the bustling streets of Calcutta to the serene temples of Japan, Taylor captures the essence of each location with vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes. This travelogue not only documents Taylor’s personal experiences but also serves as a historical record of a world on the cusp of modernization.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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