The River of Golden Sand Condensed by E.C. Baber Ed. by H. Yule

<p>The River of Golden Sand recounts a remarkable 19th-century expedition into the heart of China condensed and edited by E.C. Baber from the original writings of William John Gill and edited by H. Yule. This compelling narrative details the perilous journey through uncharted territories offering invaluable insights into the geography culture and people of Sichuan and Tibet. Gill's meticulous observations and Baber's skilled condensation create a vivid and enduring account of exploration in a land then largely unknown to the Western world. This edition preserves the historical significance of the original work presenting a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of intrepid adventure and geographical discovery.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>