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100	1		_aFarrère, Claude, _d1876-1957
245	1	0	_aCroquis d'Extrême-Orient, 1898
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-04-01
508			_aProduced by Julien Sorel, Images provided by The Internet Archive.
520			_a"Croquis d'Extrême-Orient" by Claude Farrère is a collection of travel writings and observations written in the late 19th century. The work explores the author's reflections and experiences as he traverses the East, particularly focusing on the geopolitical tensions and cultural peculiarities of the time, with an emphasis on the rise of Asian powers. This book serves as a narrative that captures a crucial transition period in the region's history, especially concerning European colonial interests. The opening of "Croquis d'Extrême-Orient" sets the stage for a rich examination of the socio-political landscape in Asia around the late 1890s. The author introduces a young French naval officer stationed in the East, who expresses alarm over France's diminishing influence amid rising powers like China and Japan. The narrative begins in Singapore, vividly depicting the bustling city as a gateway to the East, marked by a melting pot of cultures and a hub of economic activity. Farrère's observations highlight the intricate interplay of colonial aspirations, commerce, and the emerging challenges posed by non-Western nations, providing a provocative glimpse into a world on the brink of significant change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEast Asia -- Description and travel
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54467
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