From Swatow To Canton (1877)

by Herbert Allen Giles

Book Overview

From Swatow to Canton is a travelogue written by Herbert Allen Giles, a British diplomat and sinologist, in 1877. The book describes his journey through the southern provinces of China, from Swatow (now Shantou) to Canton (now Guangzhou), during a time when China was still largely closed to Westerners. Giles provides vivid descriptions of the people, customs, and landscapes he encounters along the way, as well as his observations on the political...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166567966
• ISBN13: 9781166567965
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"