Spectacles For Young Eyes - Sarah West Lander - Bog

Spectacles For Young Eyes: Pekin (1863) is a book written by Sarah West Lander. The book is a historical account of the author's travels to Pekin (now known as Beijing) in 1863, during the Qing dynasty in China. The book is aimed at young readers and provides a detailed description of the sights and sounds of Pekin, as well as the culture and customs of the Chinese people. The author also provides her observations on the political climate of the time, including the Opium War and the Taiping Rebellion. The book is illustrated with engravings and includes a glossary of Chinese terms. Overall, Spectacles For Young Eyes: Pekin (1863) is an informative and engaging account of a fascinating period in Chinese history.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.