Asiatic Breezes

Asiatic Breezes

Oliver Optic

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Historia de Asia
ISBN:
9781104036973
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Asiatic Breezes: Or Students On The Wing is a novel written by Oliver Optic and originally published in 1895. The story follows a group of American students who embark on a journey to Asia to study the culture and history of the continent. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and adventures, including a shipwreck, a typhoon, and encounters with pirates.The main characters of the book are a group of young men who come from different backgrounds and have different personalities, but share a common passion for learning and exploring the world. They are led by their mentor, Professor Giroud, who is an expert on Asian history and culture.Throughout their journey, the students visit various countries in Asia, including Japan, China, and India. They learn about the customs, traditions, and religions of these countries, and interact with the local people. They also have opportunities to witness historical events, such as the Boxer Rebellion in China.Asiatic Breezes: Or Students On The Wing is a fascinating and educational book that combines adventure and exploration with cultural and historical insights. It is a great read for anyone interested in Asia, history, or travel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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