"Camps and Trails in China" by Roy Chapman Andrews is an early 20th-century account of the Asiatic Zoölogical Expedition, showcasing adventure and exploration in China between 1916 and 1917. The story follows the experiences of the author and fellow expedition members from the American Museum of Natural History as they traverse the varied landscapes of Yün-nan. The journey includes encounters with indigenous tribes and thrilling big game hunts, including the search for the rare blue tiger. Readers are introduced to the complex cultural and political climate of early 20th-century China, marked by the turmoil of Yuan Shi-kai's failed attempt to establish a monarchy. The narrative details the expedition's preparation, early travels, and the hustle and bustle of Foochow, capturing the challenges and excitements linked to traveling through uncharted areas, seeking zoological and anthropological discoveries while hunting big game.
Camps and Trails in China A Narrative of Exploration, Adventure, and Sport in Little-Known China
By Roy Chapman Andrews
Embark on an exhilarating journey through early 20th-century China with daring explorers in search of adventure, rare species, and the mysteries of uncharted territories.
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About the AuthorRoy Chapman Andrews was an American explorer, adventurer, and naturalist who became the director of the American Museum of Natural History. He led a series of expeditions through the politically disturbed China of the early 20th century into the Gobi Desert and Mongolia. The expeditions made important discoveries and brought the first-known fossil dinosaur eggs to the museum. Chapman's popular writing about his adventures made him famous.
Roy Chapman Andrews was an American explorer, adventurer, and naturalist who became the director of the American Museum of Natural History. He led a series of expeditions through the politically disturbed China of the early 20th century into the Gobi Desert and Mongolia. The expeditions made important discoveries and brought the first-known fossil dinosaur eggs to the museum. Chapman's popular writing about his adventures made him famous.
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