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100	1		_aNichols, James T. _q(James Thomas), _d1865-
245	1	0	_aBirdseye Views of Far Lands
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-03-16
508			_aProduced by Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Birdseye Views of Far Lands" by James T. Nichols is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work captures the author's vivid observations and experiences from his extensive travels across various countries, focusing on their unique cultures, practices, and landscapes. Aimed at readers who harbor a curiosity for the broader world, the book promises to provide engaging insights into nations often overlooked by conventional history or geography texts. At the start of the book, Nichols sets the tone of his journey by discussing the importance of travel and the wealth of knowledge it imparts. He emphasizes his approach of interacting closely with local people, which enriches his perspective. The opening chapter presents China, highlighting its rich history and cultural traits, such as agricultural practices and the intellectual contributions of the Chinese civilization. Nichols combines personal anecdotes with informative details about China’s achievements, drawing readers into a narrative that is both enlightening and entertaining. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aVoyages and travels
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28340
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