From Pekin To Calais By Land (1892) - Harry De Windt - Bog

""From Pekin to Calais By Land"" is a travelogue written by Harry De Windt in 1892. The book chronicles De Windt's journey across Asia and Europe, covering a distance of over 7,000 miles, from Pekin (now Beijing) in China to Calais in France. The journey was undertaken at a time when travel across such vast distances was a daunting task, and De Windt's account offers a fascinating insight into the challenges he faced, the people he met, and the places he visited. The book is divided into chapters, each one detailing a different part of the journey. De Windt describes his experiences in China, Mongolia, Siberia, and Russia, before crossing the Baltic Sea and traveling through Germany, Belgium, and France. Throughout the book, De Windt provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes and cultures he encounters, as well as the people he meets along the way. He also includes details of the practicalities of travel, such as the various modes of transport he used, the food he ate, and the accommodation he stayed in. Overall, ""From Pekin to Calais By Land"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of travel, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and adventure.""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.