Project Gutenberg 2009-07-30 Public domain in the USA. 658 Poe, Clarence Hamilton 1881 1964 12000130 Where Half The World Is Waking Up The Old and the New in Japan, China, the Philippines, and India, Reported With Especial Reference to American Conditions Produced by Don Kostuch "Where Half The World Is Waking Up" by Clarence Hamilton Poe is a travelogue and cultural analysis written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the significant transformations occurring in Asian countries, including Japan, China, the Philippines, and India, particularly reflecting on their interactions with American society. Poe aims to provide an insightful exploration of the contrasts between ancient customs and modern developments in these regions. At the start of the book, Poe sets the stage for his journey by underscoring the importance of understanding Asia, home to half the world's population, during a period of rapid change. He details his travels and the various influences shaping countries like Japan, emphasizing cultural contradictions and societal norms that are often reversed from Western expectations. The opening chapters introduce readers to Japan's complex identity, filled with modern advancements juxtaposed with deeply rooted traditions, illustrated through observations about customs, political dynamics, and daily life. Poe's vivid anecdotes and interactions with locals help to create a richly textured portrayal of a region in transition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en East Asia Civilization, Oriental DS Text Category: Travel Writing 608969 2025-08-12T08:15:59.471738 text/html 573736 2021-01-05T09:41:59 text/html 2263816 2025-08-12T08:16:10.411224 application/epub+zip 2275669 2025-08-12T08:16:03.042326 application/epub+zip 298777 2025-08-12T08:16:01.660261 application/epub+zip 2528302 2025-08-12T08:16:15.438216 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2489687 2025-08-12T08:16:09.484214 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 510215 2022-09-13T15:54:52.674970 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 522716 2025-08-12T08:15:57.998778 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 522498 2021-01-05T09:41:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18242 2025-08-12T08:16:15.585168 application/rdf+xml 17397 2025-08-12T08:16:02.190234 image/jpeg 4068 2025-08-12T08:16:01.924239 image/jpeg 2132439 2021-01-05T09:42:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 207234 2021-01-05T09:42:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 2256571 2025-08-12T08:15:59.626768 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia