The Eastward Road (1903)

By Jeannette Bliss Gillespy

Book Overview

The Eastward Road is a novel written by Jeannette Bliss Gillespy and first published in 1903. The story follows the journey of the protagonist, Ruth, as she travels from her home in the United States to China in search of adventure and fulfillment. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a young missionary, and a group of Chinese rebels. As Ruth immerses herself in the culture and customs of China, she is forced to confront her own prejudices and preconceptions. She becomes involved in the political turmoil of the time, including the Boxer Rebellion, and finds herself torn between her loyalty to her new friends and her own sense of justice. The Eastward Road is a vivid portrayal of life in turn-of-the-century China, with its exotic landscapes, colorful characters, and complex political and social issues. It explores themes of identity, cultural difference, and the struggle for freedom and justice. Written in a lyrical and evocative style, it is a timeless classic of historical fiction.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: 1165071967
• ISBN13: 9781165071968
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"