Asia

In ‘The Boy Travellers in the Far East [Part First], ‘ Thomas Wallace Knox takes readers on an exhilarating adventure through the exotic landscapes and rich cultures of Asia. This travel narrative is …

In ‘Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan: First Series, ‘ Lafcadio Hearn immerses readers in the rich tapestry of Meiji-era Japan, juxtaposing the traditional with the modern. Through a series of evocative e …

In ‘Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life, ‘ Thomas Wallace Knox presents an engaging narrative that intricately weaves travelogue with vivid cultural observations. Wr …

It is an interesting reflection for those to make who think that we must necessarily have been the aggressive party, that the far-distant primary cause of all our attempts at intercourse with the Tib …

In ‘Out of the East: Reveries and Studies in New Japan, ‘ Lafcadio Hearn presents a captivating exploration of Japanese culture during the Meiji era. Through a blend of impressionistic prose and deta …

In ‘A Visit to the Philippine Islands, ‘ John Bowring presents a meticulously detailed account of his travels through the archipelago during the mid-19th century. The book reflects Bowring’s keen obs …

In ‘Sketches of Persia, ‘ John Malcolm presents a deeply engaging narrative that combines travel writing, historical analysis, and cultural commentary. Drawing from his experiences during the early 1 …

After riding then those ten days from the city of Juju, you find yourself in a kingdom called Taianfu, and the city at which you arrive, which is the capital, is also called Taianfu, a very great and …

With all the intrinsic interest of Marco Polo’s Book it may perhaps be doubted if it would have continued to exercise such .fascination on many minds through successive generations were it …

Laos, caught in the middle of the Vietnam War, is one of the most heavily bombed countries in world history. It’s where Dervla Murphy’s ‘inner-click’ sends her in 1997, when the country had just open …