Mandalay to Momien A narrative of the two expeditions to western China of 1868 and 1875 under Colonel Edward B. Sladen and Colonel Horace Browne

"Mandalay to Momien" by John Anderson is a late 19th-century historical narrative about two expeditions to Western China in 1868 and 1875, guided by Colonel Edward B. Sladen and Colonel Horace Browne; the book gives readers insight into the political environment of the time and the status of trade in the area. The story spotlights the interest of Briitsh merchants in creating an overland trade route to China as tensions rise, describing the political reasons for the expeditions and the drive to make trade easier, while also painting a vivid picture of Mandalay, explaining its busy markets and the beautiful scenery that surrounds it, forming an exciting scenery for the journey of discovery. Anderson introduces characters like the king of Burma and the expedition staff, demonstrating the problems of navigating the Irawady River and the challenges the explorers face when they interact with different cultures.