A Beachcomber in the Orient

By Harry L. Foster

Book Overview

""A Beachcomber in the Orient"" by Harry L. Foster is a travelogue that tells the story of the author's journey through the Far East. The book is a collection of the author's experiences, observations, and musings as he travels through various countries in the Orient, including Japan, China, the Philippines, and Singapore.The author, who is a self-proclaimed beachcomber, shares his adventures as he explores the local cultures, customs, and traditions of the places he visits. He describes the people he meets, the places he visits, and the food he eats, all with a keen eye for detail and a sense of humor.The book is divided into chapters that focus on each country the author visits, with each chapter providing a unique perspective on the country's culture and way of life. The author's writing is engaging and descriptive, painting vivid pictures of the places he visits and the people he meets.Overall, ""A Beachcomber in the Orient"" is an entertaining and informative travelogue that provides a glimpse into the diverse cultures of the Far East. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, culture, and adventure.1930. With Illustrations from photographs taken by the Author. Contents: The Fool-Killer Strikes; In the Paris of the Jungle; Up the Mekong to Pnom Penh; Through Cambodia by Sampan; Hitting the Trail with Henri; Overland Through Siam; The City of the Great White Angels; By Freight Car to the Malay States; On the Beach-In Singapore; In a Waterfront Grog-Shop; By Cargo Boat to the Philippines; A Tourist in Japan; Sing-Song and Opera in Shanghai; The Nightmare City of Canton; and Back to Hong Kong.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162759658
• ISBN13: 9781162759654
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"