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245 1 3 _aLe Tour du Monde; Shangaï, la métropole chinoise :
_bJournal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2e Sem. 1905
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 2009-09-08
508 _aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"Le Tour du Monde; Shangaï, la métropole chinoise" by Various is a collection of travel articles written in the early 20th century. This piece likely focuses on the vibrant and complex city of Shanghai during a time when it was becoming a significant hub for international trade, reflecting both its rich cultural heritage and colonial influences. The book includes observations about the city's various districts, drawing contrasts between the traditional Chinese areas and the foreign-controlled concessions. At the start of the book, the author provides a descriptive overview of Shanghai, highlighting its historical significance and geographical features. The narrative details the city's evolution from an industrial center over centuries into a bustling metropolis shaped by foreign presence. It discusses the distinct characteristics of different parts of the city, including the French and international concessions, while bringing to life the sights, sounds, and activities of daily life, including the busy streets filled with unique transport methods like rickshaws and wheelbarrows. The author also hints at the social dynamics of the city, portraying an intriguing juxtaposition between the traditional Chinese lifestyle and Western influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGeography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Periodicals
653 _aTravelers -- Periodicals
700 1 _aCharton, Édouard,
_d1807-1890
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29933
999 _c70781
_d70781