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100 1 _aNorton, Morilla Maria,
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245 1 0 _aOutposts of Asia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-11-22
505 0 _aPort Arthur -- Moukden -- Manchuria -- Seoul -- Japanese in Korea -- Tokyo and its mayor -- Japanese railways -- Madame Shimoda -- Peeress' School -- Kaneko -- Exposition notes -- Baron Takahashi -- Tokyo Observatory -- Government Steel Foundry -- Japan in November -- Manila and the Philippines.
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Outposts of Asia" by Morilla Maria Norton is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. In this book, the author recounts her journeys through Manchuria, Korea, and Japan, offering insights into the culture, landscapes, and historical significance of these regions during a period marked by political and social changes. The narrative is rich with observations of local customs, people, and notable figures, making it an engaging exploration of Asian life through the eyes of a Western traveler. The opening of "Outposts of Asia" sets the stage for a detailed and thoughtful exploration of Norton's experiences as she travels through various parts of East Asia. She begins her journey in Port Arthur, vividly describing its dramatic landscape and historical significance as a fortress during conflicts between Russia and Japan. The narrative captures her reflections on the backdrop of war, the ruins left in its wake, and the resilience of both nature and humanity. Norton’s prose blends a sense of awe for the beauty of the places she visits with poignant observations on their historical contexts, allowing readers to experience the complexity of the regions and their people through her eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cPhilippines: The Magnet Publishing Co., 1909
653 _aJapan -- Description and travel
653 _aPhilippines -- Description and travel
653 _aKorea -- Description and travel
653 _aManchuria (China) -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo1.ark:/13960/t4vh63z78&view=1up&seq=5&skin=2021
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69407
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