A Wayfarer in China
Impressions of a trip across West China and MongoliaBy Elizabeth Kimball Kendall
Length8h 24m
About this audiobook
In "A Wayfarer in China," Elizabeth Kimball Kendall offers a captivating exploration of the complexities and contradictions of early 20th-century China through the eyes of a discerning traveler. Employing a lyrical yet incisive prose style, Kendall entwines vivid descriptions with astute social commentary, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Chinese culture and the profound impacts of modernization. The book serves as both a personal travelogue and a critical examination of the cultural encounters between East and West, reflecting the zeitgeist of a period marked by tumult and transformation. Elizabeth Kimball Kendall, an adventurous spirit and astute observer, was a prominent figure in the early American narrative of exploration. Her experiences in China, as both a traveler and a keen student of sociology, significantly informed her writing. In the midst of a rapidly changing societal landscape, Kendall's work emerges as a testament to her commitment to understanding and interpreting the complexities of a culture in flux, shaped by her extensive travels and academic background. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in travel literature, cross-cultural studies, and the historical context of China during a transformative era. Kendall's eloquent prose and thoughtful insights provide a valuable lens through which to understand the intricacies of human experience and cultural exchange.
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Rating★★★★ 3.9 (24)
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GenreTravel
Length8 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
11CHAPTER VII
2CONTENTS: I. ACROSS TONKING 3
12CHAPTER VIII
3ILLUSTRATIONS
13CHAPTER IX
4SUGGESTIONS FOR PRONOUNCING CHINESE NAMES IN THE TEXT: MONEY, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
14CHAPTER X
5CHAPTER I
15CHAPTER XI
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6CHAPTER II
16CHAPTER XII
7CHAPTER III
17CHAPTER XIII
8CHAPTER IV
18CHAPTER XIV
9CHAPTER V
19CHAPTER XV
10CHAPTER VI
20CHAPTER XVI: THE END
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