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Part of the matter contained in this volume has previously appeared in flc/nre's and Engineering Magazines and Harper's Weekly, and is republished through the courtesy of the respective editors.
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Written in order to shed light on the industry and economy of China rather than social issues, this account of engineer William Barclay Parsons' experiences in the eastern provinces was first published in 1900, touching on all aspects of Chinese industrial development from export statistics to ingenious business swindles.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a first-hand account of an American engineer's groundbreaking journey to the Closed Province of China, Hu-nan, at the turn of the 20th century. Amidst the Boxer Rebellion and political turmoil, the author navigates the country's complexities to document and understand the isolated province, considered hostile to outsiders. The author's observations provide valuable insights into China's industrial landscape, foreign relations, and the clash between tradition and Western influences. This is a compelling account of a unique period in Chinese history, offering a nuanced perspective on a country on the cusp of significant change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332727148_0
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Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 334 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 26889515/1