A Beachcomber in the Orient (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163324523)

""A Beachcomber in the Orient"" is a travelogue written by Harry L. Foster. The book chronicles the author's experiences as he travels through various countries in Asia, including Japan, China, and the Philippines. Foster describes the people, culture, and landscapes he encounters during his journey, as well as his own personal reflections and observations. The book offers a unique perspective on life in Asia during the early 20th century, and provides readers with a rich and engaging account of the author's adventures. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or simply interested in learning more about the world, ""A Beachcomber in the Orient"" is sure to captivate and inspire.1930. With Illustrations from photographs taken by the Author. Contents: The Fool-Killer Strikes; In the Paris of the Jungle; Up the Mekong to Pnom Penh; Through Cambodia by Sampan; Hitting the Trail with Henri; Overland Through Siam; The City of the Great White Angels; By Freight Car to the Malay States; On the Beach-In Singapore; In a Waterfront Grog-Shop; By Cargo Boat to the Philippines; A Tourist in Japan; Sing-Song and Opera in Shanghai; The Nightmare City of Canton; and Back to Hong Kong.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.

Author: Harry L. Foster
ISBN-10: 1163324523
ISBN-13: 9781163324523
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 458
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d