"An Australian in China: Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma" by George Ernest Morrison is an early 20th-century travel book where the author travels secretly as a Chinese person from Shanghai, up the Yangtse River to Chungking, and then into Western China, finally reaching Burma. He shares his personal experiences, overcoming his initial biases and coming to appreciate Chinese culture. The book begins with Morrison's travel plans, exploring Chinese society in Hankow and aiming to travel without the usual foreign traveler restrictions. He notes the Chinese people's kindness while examining the relationship between foreign missionaries and Chinese culture and customs. The story's tone is both observant and critical, hinting at the challenges the author will meet along the way.
An Australian in China : $b Being the narrative of a quiet journey across China to Burma
By George Ernest Morrison
Undergoing disguise, a man journeys through China, grappling with prejudice transforming into profound respect and understanding.
Summary
About the AuthorGeorge Ernest Morrison was an Australian journalist, political adviser to and representative of the government of the Republic of China during the First World War and owner of the then largest Asiatic library ever assembled.
George Ernest Morrison was an Australian journalist, political adviser to and representative of the government of the Republic of China during the First World War and owner of the then largest Asiatic library ever assembled.
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