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Ancient Ways of Travel Across the World in 1920s View
The article surveys global transport from taxis and airplanes to boats in China and river sampans. It notes ox-drawn carts in remote regions, rikshas in Asia, dog carts in Belgium, lagging modernity beside tradition, and the lively floating communities of China’s sampan dwellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Annapolis
Atlantic City
Bermuda
Shanghai
Hongkong
Canton
China
Durban
Natal
Szechwan
Sumatra
Palermo
Sicily
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Andes
India
Belgium
Arctic
Antarctic
Africa
North Africa
Arabia
Central Asia
East Indian Islands
Hwang He
Yellow River