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The Face Of Manchuria, Korea, And Russian Turkestan is a historical travelogue written by Emily Georgiana Kemp and published in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of Kemp's travels through Manchuria, Korea, and Russian Turkestan during the early 20th century. Kemp's travelogue is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different region. The first part covers her travels through Manchuria, a region in Northeast Asia that was then under the control of the Qing dynasty of China. Kemp provides a vivid description of the landscape, people, and culture of Manchuria, as well as the political and economic situation in the region.The second part of the book focuses on Kemp's travels through Korea, which was then under Japanese occupation. Kemp provides an insightful look into the social, political, and cultural changes that were taking place in Korea under Japanese rule. She also describes the natural beauty of the country and the customs and traditions of its people.The third and final part of the book covers Kemp's travels through Russian Turkestan, a region in Central Asia that was then part of the Russian Empire. Kemp provides a fascinating account of the diverse cultures and religions of the region, as well as the political and economic situation under Russian rule.Overall, The Face Of Manchuria, Korea, And Russian Turkestan is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the social, cultural, and political landscape of Northeast Asia and Central Asia during the early 20th century.This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.
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The Face Of Manchuria, Korea, And Russian Turkestan is a historical travelogue written by Emily Georgiana Kemp and published in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of Kemp's travels through Manchuria, Korea, and Russian Turkestan during the early 20th century. Kemp's travelogue is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different region. The first part covers her travels through Manchuria, a region in Northeast Asia that was then under the control of the Qing dynasty of China. Kemp provides a vivid description of the landscape, people, and culture of Manchuria, as well as the political and economic situation in the region.The second part of the book focuses on Kemp's travels through Korea, which was then under Japanese occupation. Kemp provides an insightful look into the social, political, and cultural changes that were taking place in Korea under Japanese rule. She also describes the natural beauty of the country and the customs and traditions of its people.The third and final part of the book covers Kemp's travels through Russian Turkestan, a region in Central Asia that was then part of the Russian Empire. Kemp provides a fascinating account of the diverse cultures and religions of the region, as well as the political and economic situation under Russian rule.Overall, The Face Of Manchuria, Korea, And Russian Turkestan is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the social, cultural, and political landscape of Northeast Asia and Central Asia during the early 20th century.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.