Around the Shores of Asia: A Diary of Travel from the Golden Horn to the Golden Gate

By Mary A. Mason Poynter

Book Overview

Around The Shores Of Asia: A Diary Of Travel From The Golden Horn To The Golden Gate is a travelogue written by Mary Augusta Poynter in 1921. The book chronicles her journey along the coasts of Asia, starting from the Golden Horn in Turkey and ending at the Golden Gate in San Francisco. Poynter's travel diary is filled with vivid descriptions of the people, places, and cultures she encounters on her journey. She writes about the bustling cities of Istanbul, Beirut, and Shanghai, as well as the remote villages and towns along the way. She also provides insights into the social and political conditions of the regions she visits, including the impact of colonialism and the aftermath of World War I.Throughout the book, Poynter shares her observations and experiences as a woman traveling alone during a time when such a feat was considered unusual. She reflects on the challenges and rewards of solo travel, as well as the friendships she forms along the way.Overall, Around The Shores Of Asia is an engaging and informative travelogue that offers a glimpse into the world of a female traveler in the early 20th century. It is an excellent read for anyone interested in travel, history, and cultural exploration.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: 1104020947
• ISBN13: 9781104020941
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"