Round The World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419145551)

""Round The World"" is a travelogue written by Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist. The book chronicles his travels around the world between 1889 and 1890, during which he visited countries such as Egypt, India, Japan, China, Australia, and South Africa. Carnegie's vivid descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the cultures he encountered provide readers with a unique insight into the world at the turn of the 20th century. He shares his observations on topics ranging from politics and economics to art and religion, and offers his opinions on the state of the world and its future. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different country or region. Carnegie's writing style is engaging and informative, and he peppers his narrative with anecdotes and personal reflections. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in history, travel, or the life and times of Andrew Carnegie.One morning we drove to the burning ghat, and from personal examination of cremation, I am able to express my preference for Christian burial. The business of burning the dead--for in India it is a business like any other, and belongs to a low caste--is carried on in the most heartless manner. A building is erected upon the river-bank, about a hundred feet in length and twenty-five feet in width, and open on the side toward the river. The dead are brought there upon stretchers wrapped in a little cloth, and are first shaved by the attendants, who open the mouth and pour down a vial of the water of the sacred Ganges.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: Andrew Carnegie
ISBN-10: 141914555X
ISBN-13: 9781419145551
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 204
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.76h x 7.94w x 0.44d