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100 1 _aDickinson, G. Lowes
_q(Goldsworthy Lowes),
_d1862-1932
245 1 0 _aAppearances: Being Notes of Travel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-28
505 0 _aIndia -- China -- Japan -- America.
508 _aProduced by Ronald Lee
520 _a"Appearances: Being Notes of Travel" by G. Lowes Dickinson is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on Dickinson's observations and experiences during his travels through Eastern countries such as India and China, as well as his contrasting views on Western civilization. It seeks to explore cultural themes and the interactions between Eastern and Western societies, highlighting the author's contemplation on identity, colonialism, and the nature of civilization. The opening of the book introduces the author's philosophy on travel as a means of understanding different cultures. Dickinson expresses a candid awareness of the "system" that governs the actions and beliefs of English expatriates in India, revealing a critical stance towards the rigidity of colonial social structures. He observes interactions between his traveling companions and local populations, discussing the nature of English identity as perceived both by the English themselves and their foreign counterparts. By establishing a dialogue about culture, identity, and societal norms, Dickinson sets the tone for a thoughtful exploration of the profound differences he encounters in his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Civilization
653 _aEast Asia -- Description and travel
653 _aCivilization, Oriental
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27347
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