TY  - BOOK
AU  - Penfield,Frederic Courtland
TI  - East of Suez: Ceylon, India, China and Japan
AV  - DS 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - India -- Description and travel
KW  - East Asia -- Description and travel
N1  - Release date is 2008-11-14; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "East of Suez" by Frederic Courtland Penfield is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the cultures, landscapes, and peoples of various regions in the East, including Ceylon, India, China, and Japan, through the author’s firsthand experiences as an American diplomat and traveler. Penfield's observations and reflections provide insights into the historical and social contexts of these areas, underscoring the connections and contrasts between the East and the West.  The opening of "East of Suez" reveals the author's thoughts on the evolving relationship between America and Asia, particularly emphasizing the potential economic opportunities that the East presents. Penfield discusses the significance of the Suez Canal as a crucial commercial artery, while also reflecting on his experiences in present-day Egypt and the historical figures involved in the canal's creation, like Ferdinand de Lesseps. He lays the groundwork for a broader exploration of Eastern culture, touching upon the intricate dynamics of trade, colonialism, and cultural exchange that will be further examined in the subsequent chapters, all framed within the context of the early 20th century's geographic and political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27260
ER  -