Twenty Years Around The World

By John Guy Vassar
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Length26h 10m

About this audiobook

Twenty Years Around the World is an autobiography written by John Guy Vassar and published in 1891. Vassar was a wealthy American businessman who spent two decades traveling the world, visiting countries such as China, Japan, India, and Egypt. The book is a detailed account of Vassar's experiences during his travels. He describes the places he visited, the people he met, and the customs and cultures he encountered. Throughout the book, Vassar provides insights into the social, economic, and political conditions of the countries he visited, as well as his own personal reflections on his experiences. One of the key themes of the book is Vassar's fascination with different cultures and his admiration for the beauty and diversity of the world. He is particularly drawn to the customs and traditions of the people he meets, and he shows great respect for their way of life. Another theme that runs through the book is Vassar's interest in trade and commerce. As a businessman, he was always looking for opportunities to expand his business and make new connections. He writes about the various industries he encountered during his travels, such as the silk trade in China and the tea trade in India. Overall, "Twenty Years Around the World" is a fascinating account of one man's journey through the world in the late 19th century. Vassar's descriptions of the places he visited and the people he met provide a unique window into a time and a world that has long since passed. The book is a testament to the power of travel to broaden one's horizons and deepen one's understanding of the world.

Audiobook details

GenreTravel, History
Length26 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 6, 2023
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1PREFACE.
26XXV.
21839. I.
27XXVI.
3II.
28XXVII.
4III.
291842. XXVIII.
5IV.
30XXIX.
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6V. TRIP FROM ALABAMA THROUGH FLORIDA AND GEORGIA.
31XXX.
7VI. TRIP FROM AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, TO NEW YORK.
32XXXI.
81840. VII. A TRIP TO EUROPE.
33XXXII.
91841. VIII.
34XXXIII.
10IX.
35XXXIV.
11X.
36XXXV.
12XI.
37XXXVI.
13XII.
381848. XXXVIII.
14XIII.
39XXXIX.
15XIV.
40XL.
16XV.
41XLI.
17XVI.
42XLII.
18XVII.
43XLIII.
19XVIII.
44XLIV.
20XIX.
45XLV.
21XX.
46XLVI.
22XXI.
47XLVII.
23XXII.
48XLVIII.
24XXIII.
491849. XLIX.
25XXIV.
50L.

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