Wandering in northern China / by Harry A. Franck (author of "A vagabond journey around the world," "Roaming through the west Indies," "Vagabonding down the Andes," "Working north from Patagonia," etc., etc.) ; illustrated with 171 unusual photographs by the author, with a map showing his route.
| Author/creator | Franck, Harry A. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York ; London : Century Co., [1923] |
| Copyright Date | ©1923 |
| Description | xx, 502 pages, 90 unnumbered leaves of plates (1 folded) : illustrations, map (color) ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | In the land we call Korea -- Some Korean scenes and customs -- Japanese and missionaries in Korea -- Off the beaten track in Cho-sen -- Up and down Manchuria -- Through Russianized China -- Speeding across the Gobi -- In "Red" Mongolia -- Holy Urga -- Every one his own diplomat -- At home under the Tartar Wall -- Jogging about Peking -- A journey to Jehol -- A jaunt into peaceful Shansi -- Rambles in the Province of Confucius -- Itinerating in Shantung -- Eastward to Tsingtao -- In bandit-ridden Honan -- Westward through Loess Canons -- On to Sian-fu -- Onward through Shensi -- China's far west -- Where the fish wagged his trail -- In Mohammedan China -- Trailing the Yellow River homeward -- Completeing the circle. |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy Gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024 |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Franck, Harry Alverson, b. 1881. Wandering in northern China. New York, London, Century Co. [©1923] |
| LCCN | 23016480 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | DS710 .F7 1923B | ✔ Available | Request Material |