From Pekin to Calais by Land

From Pekin to Calais by Land by Harry De Windt is a travelogue published in 1889 that chronicles the author''s journey from Europe to China. De Windt''s detailed narrative explores the challenges landscapes cultures and encounters during his travels from Gravesend to Pekin through the Gobi Desert Siberia and beyond to Calais. The book provides a vivid account of the author''s experiences including interactions with locals observations of wildlife and the hardships faced along the way. Through illustrations and a map De Windt invites readers to embark on a captivating journey through distant lands and diverse terrains.