To China and Back

First published in 1859, this travelogue chronicles Albert Smith's journey from London to China and back. Smith's lively and humorous writing style makes for an engaging read, and his observations on Chinese culture and society provide valuable insight into a world that was largely unknown to Western readers at the time.
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