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 Project Gutenberg 2019-08-03 Public domain in the USA. 456 Franck, Harry Alverson 1881 1962 Franck, Harry A. 23016480 Wandering in Northern China Illustrated with 171 unusual photographs by the author, with a map showing his route. Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Wandering in Northern China" by Harry Alverson Franck is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's explorations through various regions of Northern China, emphasizing his unstructured journey and personal impressions rather than strict adherence to itineraries or predefined narratives. The text reflects Franck's observations on the culture, landscapes, and people he encounters, aiming to provide readers with an intimate glimpse into life in China during that tumultuous period. The opening of the book presents Franck's rationale for his travels: he seeks a deeper understanding of the East through casual exploration rather than rapid sightseeing, highlighting the richness and complexity inherent in the region. He elaborates on the contrast between his experiences in Japan and Korea, noting geographical, cultural, and atmospheric differences that shape his perception as he arrives in Korea. Franck paints vivid imagery of Korea's landscapes, social customs, and unique architecture while introducing the reader to the realities of life for ordinary Koreans in the face of Japanese rule. Overall, this introductory section sets the tone for a reflective narrative filled with observations that transcend simple travel experiences, delving into the nuances of a culture undergoing significant change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en China -- Description and travel DS Text Category: Travel Writing 1511063 2025-07-24T04:42:59.692068 text/html 1485077 2024-10-17T13:11:12 text/html 14525910 2025-07-24T04:43:18.069967 application/epub+zip 14522255 2025-07-24T04:43:03.006048 application/epub+zip 741923 2025-07-24T04:43:01.396031 application/epub+zip 14798508 2025-07-24T04:43:29.402898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 14737963 2025-07-24T04:43:16.282001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 981222 2022-09-27T06:02:44.284044 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1415969 2025-07-24T04:42:57.438076 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1396022 2024-10-17T13:11:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16330 2025-07-24T04:43:29.588881 application/rdf+xml 25743 2025-07-24T04:43:01.519032 image/jpeg 3630 2025-07-24T04:43:01.458058 image/jpeg 14936119 2025-07-24T04:43:00.334058 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia