Roving East and Roving West is a travelogue written by E. V. Lucas, a renowned English essayist, biographer, and travel writer. The book is a collection of essays that chronicle Lucas's travels across Europe and Asia in the early 20th century.The first part of the book covers Lucas's journey to the East, where he travels to countries such as India, Japan, and China. He describes his experiences in these countries, including his encounters with the local people, their customs, and their way of life. Lucas also provides an ...
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Roving East and Roving West is a travelogue written by E. V. Lucas, a renowned English essayist, biographer, and travel writer. The book is a collection of essays that chronicle Lucas's travels across Europe and Asia in the early 20th century.The first part of the book covers Lucas's journey to the East, where he travels to countries such as India, Japan, and China. He describes his experiences in these countries, including his encounters with the local people, their customs, and their way of life. Lucas also provides an insightful commentary on the political and social situations in these countries at the time.The second part of the book focuses on Lucas's travels in the West, where he visits countries such as Italy, France, and Spain. He writes about his experiences in these countries, including his encounters with the local people, their culture, and their history. Lucas also provides his thoughts on the art, literature, and architecture of these countries.Throughout the book, Lucas's writing is characterized by his wit, humor, and keen observations. He provides a unique perspective on the places he visits, offering readers a glimpse into the world as it was in the early 20th century.Overall, Roving East and Roving West is a fascinating travelogue that provides a vivid and engaging account of Lucas's travels across Europe and Asia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, and culture.The returning traveller from India is besieged by questioners who want to know all about the most famous of the jugglers' performances. In this trick the magician flings a rope into the air, retaining one end in his hand, and his boy climbs up it and disappears. I did not see it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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