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The River Of Golden Sand

- Being The Narrative Of A Journey Through China And Eastern Tibet To Burma

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The River of Golden Sand is a travelogue written by William Gill, chronicling his journey through China, Eastern Tibet, and Burma. The book is a detailed account of his travels along the Mekong River, with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cultures, and people he encountered along the way. Gill's journey takes him through remote and often dangerous regions, where he encounters bandits, wild animals, and extreme weather conditions. He also meets with local officials and religious leaders, gaining insight into the political and spiritual landscape of the region. The book is filled with detailed illustrations and maps, providing readers with a clear understanding of the terrain and landmarks that Gill encountered. Overall, The River of Golden Sand is a fascinating account of a journey through some of the most remote and beautiful regions of Asia, as well as a valuable historical document of the time period in which it was written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163121252
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 472
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 626 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 17. december 2024
Forlænget returret til d. 31. januar 2025

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The River of Golden Sand is a travelogue written by William Gill, chronicling his journey through China, Eastern Tibet, and Burma. The book is a detailed account of his travels along the Mekong River, with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cultures, and people he encountered along the way. Gill's journey takes him through remote and often dangerous regions, where he encounters bandits, wild animals, and extreme weather conditions. He also meets with local officials and religious leaders, gaining insight into the political and spiritual landscape of the region. The book is filled with detailed illustrations and maps, providing readers with a clear understanding of the terrain and landmarks that Gill encountered. Overall, The River of Golden Sand is a fascinating account of a journey through some of the most remote and beautiful regions of Asia, as well as a valuable historical document of the time period in which it was written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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