Far Countries As Seen By A Boy (1916)

Far Countries As Seen By A Boy is a memoir written by Mary Beecher Longyear, originally published in 1916. The book recounts the author's experiences as a young boy traveling with his family to various countries around the world. Longyear's father was a successful businessman who frequently traveled for work, and the family accompanied him on many of his trips.The book is divided into chapters, each one focusing on a different country or region that Longyear visited as a child. These include Japan, China, India, Egypt, and Europe. Longyear describes the sights, sounds, and people he encountered in each place, offering a unique perspective on these cultures from the viewpoint of a young American boy.Throughout the book, Longyear also reflects on the lessons he learned from his travels. He discusses the importance of cultural understanding and tolerance, as well as the value of education and intellectual curiosity. He also describes the challenges of being a young traveler, such as homesickness and language barriers.Overall, Far Countries As Seen By A Boy is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a glimpse into the world of travel and exploration in the early 20th century. It is a testament to the power of curiosity and the importance of cultural exchange.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.