An edition of Through Shên-kan (1912)
Through Shên-kan
the account of the Clark expedition in north China, 1908-9.
By Robert Sterling Clark,Arthur de Clare Sowerby,Claude Herries Chepmell,Nathaniel Charles Rothschild,Henry Roughton Hogg
Publish Date
1912
Publisher
T. F. Unwin
Language
eng
Pages
292
Description:
Through Shen-Kan is the account of a 1908-09 expedition to the Shensi and Kansu provinces of northern China. The expedition was funded by Robert Sterling Clark, one of the heirs to the Singer Sewing Machine fortune. Clark was joined by the naturalist and writer, Arthur de Carle Sowerby, with whom he co-wrote the book. Published in 1912, the book recounts their journey, along with observations on geography, zoology, astronomy, geology, meteorology, and culture.
subjects: Description and travel, Natural history, Scientific expeditions, Expeditions, Travel
Places: China