Across China on Foot

"Across China on Foot" by Edwin John Dingle is the thrilling story of a man's adventure across a changing China in the early 1900s. The book follows the author’s brave trek from Shanghai towards British Burma, vividly painting a picture of the land, its people, and their way of life though vivid descriptions. Preparing for the challenges ahead, the author's record offers both personal reflections and social insights into a nation undergoing transformation through walking across the country. Encountering tough terrain, physical hardship, and cultural divides, the author mixes his personal experiences with broader observations, touching on the historical context that shapes both his journey and the country he travels through.