Project Gutenberg 2020-05-14 Public domain in the USA. 209 Stoddard, John L. (John Lawson) 1850 1931 Stoddard, John Lawson John L. Stoddard's Lectures, Vol. 03 (of 10) Japan I, Japan II, China Produced by Tom Cosmas utilizing materials provided at The Internet Archive. "John L. Stoddard's Lectures, Vol. 03 (of 10)" by John L. Stoddard is a travelogue that was likely written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This informative work takes readers on an immersive journey through iconic regions such as Japan and China, aiming to enlighten them on places, cultures, and the historical significance of these areas in a pre-globalized world. At the start of the volume, the author reflects on humanity's evolving relationship with travel, conveying a sense of nostalgia for the age of exploration. The narrative begins with Stoddard’s journey from Canada to Japan, describing the vast landscapes he traverses, including the majestic Rocky Mountains and the modern amenities of the Canadian Pacific Railway. As he embarks on the ocean journey toward Japan aboard the "Empress of Japan," he shares details of the ship's luxuriousness and the challenges posed by a stormy North Pacific crossing. Upon arrival, he eagerly sets foot on Japanese soil, marveling at the local customs and the initial sights of Yokohama, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of this culturally rich nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Japan -- Description and travel China -- Description and travel DS Text Category: Travel Writing 394970 2025-07-24T13:58:49.788961 text/html 347045 2024-10-18T03:22:06 text/html 14119173 2025-07-24T13:59:21.966758 application/epub+zip 14122507 2025-07-24T13:59:02.948927 application/epub+zip 213714 2025-07-24T13:58:51.189926 application/epub+zip 12118656 2025-07-24T13:59:28.551767 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12063389 2025-07-24T13:59:09.909840 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275582 2022-09-28T03:43:20.513639 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278127 2025-07-24T13:58:47.305953 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 258351 2024-10-18T03:22:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16103 2025-07-24T13:59:28.750728 application/rdf+xml 24019 2025-07-24T13:58:51.301889 image/jpeg 3837 2025-07-24T13:58:51.245896 image/jpeg 15657454 2025-07-24T13:58:50.690935 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