China Jim - James Thomas Harris - Bog

China Jim: Being Incidents And Adventures In The Life Of An Indian Mutiny Veteran (1912) is a book written by James Thomas Harris. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences as a soldier during the Indian Mutiny of 1857, and his subsequent travels and adventures in China. The book follows the life of ""China Jim"", a nickname given to the author by his fellow soldiers due to his extensive travels in China. The book is divided into chapters, each detailing a different aspect of the author's life, from his experiences as a soldier in the Indian Mutiny, to his adventures in China, where he worked as a trader and interpreter. The author provides a detailed account of life in China during the late 19th century, including the political and social climate, as well as the customs and traditions of the Chinese people. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the life of an adventurer in the late 19th century, and provides a unique perspective on the history of China and India during this time period.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.