Harry A. Franck — Roving Through Southern China

New York, D. Appleton-Century Company, c1935. Cloth. With 171 unusual photographs and a map depicting the route, this scarce edition of 'Roving Through Southern China' is a fascinating perspective of on the country by American travel writer, Harry A. Franck. A later edition. First published in 1925. Undated, dated from merger of publishers Appleton and Century.In the publisher's original cloth.With eighty nine plates depicting one hundred and seventy one photographic plates and a folding map. Collated complete.A travelogue detailing Franck's journey across southern China in the 1920s. Franck vividly captures the region"s landscapes, people, and cultures. His adventurous spirit and keen observations provide historical insights into rural Chinese life during a time of political unrest and transformation. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally in excellent condition with just minor shelf wear and bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Bookseller label to front paste down and prior owner's ink inscription to front free endpaper. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot, heavier to the first and last few pages and the fore edge. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .