Rambles In Central China (1896) - William Arthur Cornaby - Bog

Rambles in Central China is a travelogue written by William Arthur Cornaby, first published in 1896. The book chronicles Cornaby's journey through the central regions of China, including the provinces of Hunan, Hubei, and Jiangxi. The author describes his experiences exploring the countryside, visiting temples and ancient sites, and interacting with the local people. He provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, architecture, customs, and traditions of the region, as well as his observations on the political and social conditions of China at the time.Throughout the book, Cornaby reflects on his own cultural biases and attempts to understand the Chinese perspective on various issues. He also includes anecdotes and stories of his encounters with Chinese officials, scholars, and ordinary people, which provide a glimpse into the daily life of the region.Overall, Rambles in Central China offers a fascinating and insightful account of a foreigner's journey through a complex and diverse country during a time of great change and upheaval.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.