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100 1 _aShaffer, Geneve L. A.,
_d1888-1976
245 1 4 _aThe Log of the Empire State
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Schwan
520 _a"The Log of the Empire State" by Geneve L. A. Shaffer is a travelogue that recounts a three-month journey undertaken by members of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce during the early 20th century. This book documents the group's experiences, interactions, and observations as they voyage across the Pacific to the Orient, highlighting cultural exchanges and the intent to foster commercial relations. The narrative captures the spirit of exploration, camaraderie, and the era's emerging globalization. Throughout the book, Shaffer provides vivid descriptions of the various cities visited, including Honolulu, Tokyo, Peking, and Hong Kong, alongside anecdotes about the diverse characters on board, such as a multilingual Servian girl and a group of jolly businessmen. The journey is filled with both delightful and challenging moments, including encounters with unfamiliar customs and facing a fierce storm at sea. The author's observations shed light on the socio-economic conditions of the time, the rich cultural tapestries of the places visited, and the overall objective of establishing goodwill between the United States and Asia. Ultimately, it serves as a historical account of an early effort in international diplomacy through commerce, set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEmpire State (Steamship)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6747
999 _c48743
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