The Long Way Round (1921)

By Emerson Gifford Taylor

Book Overview

The Long Way Round is a book written by Emerson Gifford Taylor in 1921. The book is a memoir of the author's travels through Europe and Asia during the early 20th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering his journey through Europe, and the second part covering his travels through Asia.In the first part of the book, Taylor describes his travels through Europe, including his visits to France, Italy, and Switzerland. He provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and people he encounters on his journey. He also shares his thoughts on the culture and history of each country he visits.In the second part of the book, Taylor describes his travels through Asia, including his visits to India, Burma, China, and Japan. He provides detailed accounts of the customs, religions, and politics of each country he visits. He also shares his experiences with the people he meets along the way, including local villagers, government officials, and fellow travelers.Throughout the book, Taylor provides a unique perspective on the world during the early 20th century. He shares his observations on the political and social changes that were taking place, as well as his thoughts on the impact of technology and modernization on traditional societies. The Long Way Round is a fascinating and insightful account of one man's journey through the world during a time of great change and upheaval.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: 1120899850
• ISBN13: 9781120899859
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"