Publisher's Synopsis
""A Cycle of Cathay: Or China, South and North, With Personal Reminiscences"" is a book written by William Alexander Parsons Martin and published in 1896. It is a travelogue and memoir that describes Martin's experiences and observations during his travels in China, both in the southern and northern regions. The book provides a detailed account of the culture, customs, and daily life of the Chinese people, as well as their history and political situation at the time. Martin also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on his interactions with the locals and his own experiences living in China as a missionary. The book is an important historical and cultural document that provides a unique perspective on China during a significant period of its history.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.