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- A Narrative Of Exploration, Adventure And Sport In Little-Known China

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""Camps and Trails in China"" is a fascinating travelogue and adventure memoir written by Roy Chapman Andrews, an American explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to Asia in the early 20th century. In this book, Andrews recounts his experiences exploring the remote and little-known regions of China, including the Gobi Desert, the Tibetan Plateau, and the Yangtze River Valley. He describes the challenges of navigating difficult terrain, encountering hostile tribes, and dealing with harsh weather conditions, all while pursuing his passion for studying the flora and fauna of these regions. Along the way, Andrews also shares his observations on Chinese culture, customs, and politics, providing a unique perspective on a country that was still largely unknown to Westerners at the time. With vivid descriptions, colorful anecdotes, and stunning photographs, ""Camps and Trails in China"" is a captivating read for anyone interested in adventure, exploration, and the natural world.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163535974
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 422
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x27 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 785 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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""Camps and Trails in China"" is a fascinating travelogue and adventure memoir written by Roy Chapman Andrews, an American explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to Asia in the early 20th century. In this book, Andrews recounts his experiences exploring the remote and little-known regions of China, including the Gobi Desert, the Tibetan Plateau, and the Yangtze River Valley. He describes the challenges of navigating difficult terrain, encountering hostile tribes, and dealing with harsh weather conditions, all while pursuing his passion for studying the flora and fauna of these regions. Along the way, Andrews also shares his observations on Chinese culture, customs, and politics, providing a unique perspective on a country that was still largely unknown to Westerners at the time. With vivid descriptions, colorful anecdotes, and stunning photographs, ""Camps and Trails in China"" is a captivating read for anyone interested in adventure, exploration, and the natural world.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.

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