02210cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000350011224500290014726400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250801010039352012500049453400450174465300290178970000180181885600430183699900170187940565UtSlPG20260610133928.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aG1 aAllen, George Hoyt,d1857-193812aA Yankee in the Far East 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2012-08-23 aProduced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"A Yankee in the Far East" by George Hoyt Allen is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book offers a vivid account of the author's journey through various locations in the Far East, infused with humor and keen observations on cultural differences. Through his eyes, readers experience the sights, sounds, and peculiarities of countries such as Japan, China, and the Philippines, along with colorful encounters with local individuals, including fellow travelers. The opening of the narrative sets the tone for what’s to come, blending amusing anecdotes with reflections on human nature. It begins with a foreboding discussion on the brutal nature of bullfighting witnessed in Mexico, where the author shares his disdain for the sport and draws parallels with warfare. Soon after, the narrative transitions to his shipboard experiences, introducing an eccentric man named "Missouri," who lost his false teeth during the journey, serving as a humorous foil and a pivotal character. Allen's storytelling weaves personal experiences with social commentary, suggesting a delightful mix of exploration and insights that promise to engage readers throughout his travels in the East. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aVoyages around the world1 aWeller, H. S.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40565 c81404d81404