In this gripping travelogue, author William Jardine Proudfoot recounts his adventures in China, from the bustling streets of Shanghai to the remote reaches of the countryside. Filled with vivid descriptions and fascinating insights into Chinese culture, this book is a must-read for armchair travelers and history buffs alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely…mehr
In this gripping travelogue, author William Jardine Proudfoot recounts his adventures in China, from the bustling streets of Shanghai to the remote reaches of the countryside. Filled with vivid descriptions and fascinating insights into Chinese culture, this book is a must-read for armchair travelers and history buffs alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Preface Preliminary Inquiry: 'Powerful motive' Claims to science Do-nothings of the embassy 'Lot of few to go to Pekin' Palace of Yuen-min-yuen Diodati, interpreter at the palace 'Serious charge Emperor's birth-day Old eunuch Old eunuch October 1st Parodies on Lord McCartney Dismissal of the embassy Investigations of 'Facts and Observations': Sentiments on the 'facts and observations' extracted from the Travels Eclipse at Tonchoo Scorpions at Tonchoo 'Canton Ulcer' 'Foreign Devils' 'Want of fellow-felling' Inhumanity, 1st illustration Inhumanity, 2nd illustration Inhumanity, 3rd illustration Ill-treatment of women Vessel upset on rice mill Specimens of exaggeration illustrating the capabilities of the 'motive' Rash assertions good enough for 'facts' Poyang Lake and Barrow Swamps Sandy Islands of the Poyang 'Sink of China' Lake Cining Barrow Swamps of Shantong 'Immense aqueduct' Grand Canal Grand Canal - the Comptroller's 'Endeavour' Uniform of Kiangnan Soochoo beauties Lake Taihoo Trifing notabilia Shingmoo confounded with Poosa Parker's lens Gardens of Yuen-min-yuen Pedestrian feat Glacis on Grand Canal Accommodation Bay Chinese roads Specimens of remarkable observations Cannon Whims of Pechelee Waste lands Civilities to the embassy Barrow's journal Engraved representation of lion Amusing anecodtes of the 'Authentic Account' improved on and rendered worthless by Barrow Unassailable incidents Mysterious adventures Palatial incidents Barrow versus Staunton: Official volumes Keeto whirlpool Cholera morbus Visit to Tinghai Chinese pilots First impressions Country on the Pyho Soil around Pekin Barrow versus the official maps: Geographical and statistical contradictions Blundering in dates Bungling Lord McCartney's journal: Bears marks of having been improperly dealt with Opportunities for information: comptroller never at a loss Retrospect: inquiry finished Conclusion: inconsistencies of the 'interesting episode' inexhaustible.
Preface Preliminary Inquiry: 'Powerful motive' Claims to science Do-nothings of the embassy 'Lot of few to go to Pekin' Palace of Yuen-min-yuen Diodati, interpreter at the palace 'Serious charge Emperor's birth-day Old eunuch Old eunuch October 1st Parodies on Lord McCartney Dismissal of the embassy Investigations of 'Facts and Observations': Sentiments on the 'facts and observations' extracted from the Travels Eclipse at Tonchoo Scorpions at Tonchoo 'Canton Ulcer' 'Foreign Devils' 'Want of fellow-felling' Inhumanity, 1st illustration Inhumanity, 2nd illustration Inhumanity, 3rd illustration Ill-treatment of women Vessel upset on rice mill Specimens of exaggeration illustrating the capabilities of the 'motive' Rash assertions good enough for 'facts' Poyang Lake and Barrow Swamps Sandy Islands of the Poyang 'Sink of China' Lake Cining Barrow Swamps of Shantong 'Immense aqueduct' Grand Canal Grand Canal - the Comptroller's 'Endeavour' Uniform of Kiangnan Soochoo beauties Lake Taihoo Trifing notabilia Shingmoo confounded with Poosa Parker's lens Gardens of Yuen-min-yuen Pedestrian feat Glacis on Grand Canal Accommodation Bay Chinese roads Specimens of remarkable observations Cannon Whims of Pechelee Waste lands Civilities to the embassy Barrow's journal Engraved representation of lion Amusing anecodtes of the 'Authentic Account' improved on and rendered worthless by Barrow Unassailable incidents Mysterious adventures Palatial incidents Barrow versus Staunton: Official volumes Keeto whirlpool Cholera morbus Visit to Tinghai Chinese pilots First impressions Country on the Pyho Soil around Pekin Barrow versus the official maps: Geographical and statistical contradictions Blundering in dates Bungling Lord McCartney's journal: Bears marks of having been improperly dealt with Opportunities for information: comptroller never at a loss Retrospect: inquiry finished Conclusion: inconsistencies of the 'interesting episode' inexhaustible.
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