"The Log of the Empire State" by Geneve L. A. Shaffer is a captivating chronicle of a journey by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce in the early 1900s. This non-fiction book follows a group of people as they sail the Pacific Ocean to engage with the Orient, aiming to build relationships and promote trade. The book shows the different cultures they meet and the adventures they share on their trip. Shaffer shares detailed looks at cities like Honolulu, Tokyo, Peking, and Hong Kong, and the people they meet such as a Servian girl skilled in languages and friendly businessmen. They meet confusing new customs, and even survive a scary storm at sea. The book brings to light the way people lived then, the mix of cultures in the places they visited, and the goal of creating positive connections between America and Asia through business.
The Log of the Empire State
By Geneve L. A. Shaffer
Embark on a historical sea voyage to distant lands where laughing businessmen and curious travelers navigate cultural divides and raging storms in the name of global connection.
Summary
About the AuthorGeneve Lucy Angela Shaffer was an American realtor, lecturer and writer. In 1909 she was touted by the San Francisco Call as "the first woman in the world to sail in a flying machine".
Geneve Lucy Angela Shaffer was an American realtor, lecturer and writer. In 1909 she was touted by the San Francisco Call as "the first woman in the world to sail in a flying machine".
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