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Traveling in China and the overland rail myth debunked
A fragmentary travelogue chronicles a journalist's voyage from New York to Shanghai via ship and the proposed Chinese rail network. It notes the impracticality of rail expansion, local transport by wheelbarrows and boats, and encounters with Chinese life, trade, and customs, including warnings about danger and cultural contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sax Praxcesto
Tito
Parton Tarly Koen
Orient
Jess
Tim
Awa
New York
Sas Francisca
Maura
Fomoo
Lanesne
Troisentich
Backes
China
Shanghai
Chiniea
James Wu Wilaya
Upted States Army
Avery Loliep
Chines
Vanigte
Aviv
Pice
Formosa
Dca Canning
Fuuping
Chia
Fevan
Finland
Dean
Balan
Ambes
Cnmtral
Jermy
Marriet
Crista
Patricoelal
Theo
Ealdie
Indaugur
Indy
Cam Tienes
Baughey Malen
Pothi
Avenperx
D. T
David ‘Tibbs
New Orleans
Garet
Pexton
Adeline
St. Louis
Fort Sally
Gulf
Memphis
Thorn
Jank
Haining
Weill
Wight
Asi
P. Wicca
Harnomy
Momate
Detroit Free Pree