02619cam a22003373u 4500 29933 UtSlPG 20260610133701.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 G Various Le Tour du Monde; Shangaï, la métropole chinoise : Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2e Sem. 1905 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-09-08 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Le Tour du Monde; Shangaï, la métropole chinoise" by Various is a collection of travel articles written in the early 20th century. This piece likely focuses on the vibrant and complex city of Shanghai during a time when it was becoming a significant hub for international trade, reflecting both its rich cultural heritage and colonial influences. The book includes observations about the city's various districts, drawing contrasts between the traditional Chinese areas and the foreign-controlled concessions. At the start of the book, the author provides a descriptive overview of Shanghai, highlighting its historical significance and geographical features. The narrative details the city's evolution from an industrial center over centuries into a bustling metropolis shaped by foreign presence. It discusses the distinct characteristics of different parts of the city, including the French and international concessions, while bringing to life the sights, sounds, and activities of daily life, including the busy streets filled with unique transport methods like rickshaws and wheelbarrows. The author also hints at the social dynamics of the city, portraying an intriguing juxtaposition between the traditional Chinese lifestyle and Western influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals Voyages and travels -- Periodicals Travelers -- Periodicals Charton, Édouard, 1807-1890 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29933 70781 70781