ISBN: 9781108013840

Little strongly advocated the introduction of steam travel on the upper part of the river between Yichang and Chongqing, a port open to Western trade. Several other books by Little and by… Altro …

Little strongly advocated the introduction of steam travel on the upper part of the river between Yichang and Chongqing, a port open to Western trade. Several other books by Little and by his intrepid wife are also reissued in this series. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Through the Yang-tse Gorges by Archibald John Little Published in London in 1888, this is Little's travel journal from Shanghai to Chongqing in 1883, in which he advocates for the use of steamships on the upper Yangtze River. Little became the first Westerner successfully to navigate the upper Yangtze River by steamship from Yichang to Chongqing in 1898. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Through the Yang-tse Gorges is Archibald Little's diary (published in London in 1888) of his journey up the Yangtze River from Shanghai to Chongqing by a native junk boat in 1883. Little strongly advocated the introduction of steam travel on the upper part of the river between Yichang and Chongqing, a port open to Western trade. The upper Yangtze was full of gorges and rapids which made travel treacherous; Little's journey by junk boat took a month, whereas the journey by steamship would have taken only 36 hours. He was repeatedly rebuffed in his attempts to introduce steam travel to the upper Yangtze by the Chinese government, which he accused of standing in the way of modernisation. He successfully introduced a steamship on the upper Yangtze river in 1898. Several other books by Little and by his intrepid wife are also reissued in this series. Table of Contents Introductory; 1. The physiography of the Yang-Tse Valley; 2. Shanghai to Ichang; 3. Ichang and its environs; 4. Start for the Gorges; 5. The customs at Kwei-chow; 6. Iron workers; 7. Chung-King; 8. Chung-King; 9. Chung-King; 10. Adieux; Conclusion; Index. Promotional Little's diary of his journey by native boat up the Yangtze River in 1883 was published in London in 1888. Promotional "Headline" Little's diary of his journey by native boat up the Yangtze River in 1883 was published in London in 1888. Description for Bookstore Published in London in 1888, this is Little's travel journal from Shanghai to Chongqing in 1883, in which he advocates for the use of steamships on the upper Yangtze River. Little became the first Westerner successfully to navigate the upper Yangtze River by steamship from Yichang to Chongqing in 1898. Description for Library Published in London in 1888, this is Little's travel journal from Shanghai to Chongqing in 1883, in which he advocates for the use of steamships on the upper Yangtze River. Little became the first Westerner successfully to navigate the upper Yangtze River by steamship from Yichang to Chongqing in 1898. Details ISBN1108013848 Author Archibald John Little Year 2010 ISBN-10 1108013848 ISBN-13 9781108013840 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 951.2035 Pages 396 Short Title THROUGH THE YANG-TSE GORGES Language English Media Book Series Cambridge Library Collection - Travel and Exploration in Asia Publisher Cambridge University Press Subtitle Or, Trade and Travel in Western China Publication Date 2010-10-31 Illustrations 1 Maps UK Release Date 2010-10-31 AU Release Date 2010-10-31 NZ Release Date 2010-10-31 Alternative 9780511709180 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:34159896; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9781108013840, Book Title: Through the Yang-tse Gorges, Publication Year: 2010, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Publication Name: Through the Yang-Tse Gorges: Or, Trade and Travel in Western China, Item Height: 216mm, Item Width: 140mm, Subject: History, Item Weight: 500g, Number of Pages: 396 Pages, Cambridge University Press<

ISBN: 9781108013840

Little strongly advocated the introduction of steam travel on the upper part of the river between Yichang and Chongqing, a port open to Western trade. Several other books by Little and by… Altro …

Little strongly advocated the introduction of steam travel on the upper part of the river between Yichang and Chongqing, a port open to Western trade. Several other books by Little and by his intrepid wife are also reissued in this series. Through the Yang-tse Gorges is Archibald Little's diary (published in London in 1888) of his journey up the Yangtze River from Shanghai to Chongqing by a native junk boat in 1883. Little strongly advocated the introduction of steam travel on the upper part of the river between Yichang and Chongqing, a port open to Western trade. The upper Yangtze was full of gorges and rapids which made travel treacherous; Little's journey by junk boat took a month, whereas the journey by steamship would have taken only 36 hours. He was repeatedly rebuffed in his attempts to introduce steam travel to the upper Yangtze by the Chinese government, which he accused of standing in the way of modernisation. He successfully introduced a steamship on the upper Yangtze river in 1898. Several other books by Little and by his intrepid wife are also reissued in this series. Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], EAN: 9781108013840, UPC: 9781108013840, Format: Paperback, 396 pages, Recommended Age Range: 12+ years, Breite: 14 cm, Gewicht: 0.53 kg, Höhe: 2.2 cm, Länge: 21.6 cm, Sprache: Eng<

ISBN: 9781108013840

Through the Yang-tse Gorges is Archibald Little's diary (published in London in 1888) of his journey up the Yangtze River from Shanghai to Chongqing by a native junk boat in 1883. Little … Altro …

Through the Yang-tse Gorges is Archibald Little's diary (published in London in 1888) of his journey up the Yangtze River from Shanghai to Chongqing by a native junk boat in 1883. Little strongly advocated the introduction of steam travel on the upper part of the river between Yichang and Chongqing, a port open to Western trade. The upper Yangtze was full of gorges and rapids which made travel treacherous; Little's journey by junk boat took a month, whereas the journey by steamship would have taken only 36 hours. He was repeatedly rebuffed in his attempts to introduce steam travel to the upper Yangtze by the Chinese government, which he accused of standing in the way of modernisation. He successfully introduced a steamship on the upper Yangtze river in 1898. Several other books by Little and by his intrepid wife are also reissued in this series. New Textbooks>Trade Paperback>World History>Asia History>Asia History, Cambridge University Press Core >1 >T<

2010, ISBN: 9781108013840

Cambridge University Press, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Reissue, 396 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-10-31T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 1.1 kg, Asien, Geschichte nach Ländern, Politik & Geschichte,… Altro …

Cambridge University Press, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Reissue, 396 Seiten, Publiziert: 2010-10-31T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 1.1 kg, Asien, Geschichte nach Ländern, Politik & Geschichte, Kategorien, Bücher, China, Reise & Abenteuer, Englische Bücher, Cambridge University Press, 2010<

ISBN: 9781108013840

Paperback / softback. New. Published in London in 1888, this is Little's travel journal from Shanghai to Chongqing in 1883, in which he advocates for the use of steamships on the upp… Altro …

Paperback / softback. New. Published in London in 1888, this is Little's travel journal from Shanghai to Chongqing in 1883, in which he advocates for the use of steamships on the upper Yangtze River. Little became the first Westerner successfully to navigate the upper Yangtze River by steamship from Yichang to Chongqing in 1898., 6<