02414cam a22003253u 4500 26924 UtSlPG 20260610133620.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21020644 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Stidger, William L. (William Le Roy), 1885-1949 Flash-lights from the Seven Seas Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-10-14 Produced by Ronald Lee "Flash-lights from the Seven Seas" by William L. Stidger is a collection of travel narratives written in the early 20th century. The author vividly recounts his extensive journeys across Asian lands, including Japan, Korea, China, and various islands, providing readers with a deeply personal and reflective perspective on the diverse cultures and experiences he encounters. Through his engaging style, Stidger aims to illuminate the interactions between humanity and nature, often focusing on the contrasts of beauty and hardship found within these regions. The opening of the book introduces readers to the author’s poetic approach to capturing the essence of the landscapes and cultures he visits. Stidger describes the vibrant hues of tropical flowers and sunsets, likening them to flames and brilliant visuals that imprint themselves on his memory. His journey's first chapters dive into specific incidents that reveal the beauty, chaos, and tragedies of life in these areas, including a fire on an oil tanker in Manila Bay and the haunting imagery of poverty and humanity in the Orient. Stidger sets the tone for the rest of the narratives as he reflects on the lives of the people he meets, the struggles they endure, and the hope perpetually flickering amidst adversity, foreshadowing a rich exploration of themes such as faith, fear, and the significance of cultural encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified East Asia -- Description and travel McConnell, Francis John, 1871-1953 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26924 67833 67833