Appearances: Being Notes of Travel
Journey through Cultural Landscapes: An Immersive Literary ExplorationBy G. Lowes Dickinson
Length4h 33m
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G. Lowes Dickinson's "Appearances: Being Notes of Travel" is a reflective travelogue that navigates the intricate intersections of culture, philosophy, and personal introspection. Written in a lyrical and contemplative prose style, Dickinson captures the essence of his journey through various landscapes and societies, exploring the interplay between appearance and reality. The book not only serves as a vivid account of geographical travels but also delves into existential musings, articulating the philosophical undercurrents that shape human experience amidst the backdrop of a changing world in the early 20th century. G. Lowes Dickinson, an accomplished philosopher and author, was well-acquainted with the social and political upheavals of his time. His intellectual engagements with figures like Bertrand Russell and his fascination with the implications of travel on personal identity likely influenced his writing. Dickinson's diverse experiences, coupled with his academic training, allowed him to articulate nuanced observations about life and society, making his insights both profound and accessible to his readers. This book is highly recommended for readers who appreciate literary travelogues rich in philosophical inquiry. Dickinson'Äôs elegant prose invites us to reflect on our own perceptions and invites deeper contemplation of our surroundings, making "Appearances" a timeless exploration for the introspective traveler.
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GenreTravel
Length4 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1IX THE MONSTROUS REGIMEN OF WOMEN
17V FUJI
2X THE BUDDHA AT BURUPUDUR
18VI JAPAN AND AMERICA
3XI A MALAY THEATRE
19VII HOME
4PART II CHINA
20PART IV AMERICA
5I FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CHINA
21I THE "DIVINE AVERAGE"
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6II NANKING
22II A CONTINENT OF PIONEERS
7III IN THE YANGTSE GORGES
23III NIAGARA
8IV PEKIN
24IV "THE MODERN PULPIT"
9V THE ENGLISHMAN ABROAD
25V IN THE ROCKIES
10VI CHINA IN TRANSITION
26VI IN THE ADIRONDACKS
11VII A SACRED MOUNTAIN
27VII THE RELIGION OF BUSINESS
12PART III JAPAN
28VIII RED-BLOODS AND "MOLLYCODDLES"
13I FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF JAPAN
29IX ADVERTISEMENT
14II A "NO" DANCE
30X CULTURE
15III NIKKO
31XI ANTÆUS
16IV DIVINE RIGHT IN JAPAN
32CONCLUDING ESSAY
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