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ndarmes, and innumerable features typically andpicturesquely French, induced me easily to believe myself back in thebewildering whirl of the Boulevard des Capucines or des Italiennes.Whether the narrow streets of the native city are clean or dirty,whether garbage heaps lie festering in the broiling sun, sending theirdisgusting effluvia out to annoy the sense of smell at every turn, themunicipality cares not a little bit. Indifference to the well-being ofthe native pervades it; there is present no progressive prosperity.Every second person I met was, or seemed to be, a Government official.He was dressed in immaculate white clothes of the typical ugly Frenchcut, trimmed elaborately with an ad libitum decoration of gold braidand brass buttons. All was so different from Singapore and Hong-Kong,and one did not feel, in surroundings which made strongly for the_laissez-faire_ of the Frenchman in the East, ashamed of the fact thathe was an Englishman.
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route to Chung-king.
MOTLEY GROUP OF HUA MIAO MENFOLK Picture gives an idea of how the Hua Miao in certain sections are being gradually absorbed by the Chinese; these men are typical tenant farmers of the Nou-su.
MOTLEY GROUP OF HUA MIAO MENFOLK
Picture gives an idea of how the Hua Miao in certain sections are being gradually absorbed by the Chinese; these men are typical tenant farmers of the Nou-su.
Picture gives an idea of how the Hua Miao in certain sections are being gradually absorbed by the Chinese; these men are typical tenant farmers of the Nou-su.
RATHER A RARE PICTURE OF TRIBES Three tribes are shown: White Bones (left), attending her mistress, a Nou-su aristocrat (Black Bones); the children at the right are Hua Miao.
RATHER A RARE PICTURE OF TRIBES
Three tribes are shown: White Bones (left), attending her mistress, a Nou-su aristocrat (Black Bones); the children at the right are Hua Miao.
Three tribes are shown: White Bones (left), attending her mistress, a Nou-su aristocrat (Black Bones); the children at the right are Hua Miao.
AUTHOR'S CARAVAN ON THE MARCH On the main road west of Chung-king—the Author's four-man chair engaged to "save his face," and his servant's two-man chair, followed by the coolies.
AUTHOR'S CARAVAN ON THE MARCH
On the main road west of Chung-king—the Author's four-man chair engaged to "save his face," and his servant's two-man chair, followed by the coolies.
On the main road west of Chung-king—the Author's four-man chair engaged to "save his face," and his servant's two-man chair, followed by the coolies.
THE MEKONG BRIDGE A drop occurs from 8,000 feet to 4,000 feet, and then a climb again over precipitous mountains—very hard going—to 8,000 feet. Shrines are at each end of the handsome suspension bridge.
THE MEKONG BRIDGE
A drop occurs from 8,000 feet to 4,000 feet, and then a climb again over precipitous mountains—very hard going—to 8,000 feet. Shrines are at each end of the handsome suspension bridge.
A drop occurs from 8,000 feet to 4,000 feet, and then a climb again over precipitous mountains—very hard going—to 8,000 feet. Shrines are at each end of the handsome suspension bridge.
THE AUTHOR IN YĂśN-NAN This picture was taken after convalescence in Tong-chu'aniu, just before the journey commenced from that city to British Burma, as seen in the second part of "Across China On Foot."
THE AUTHOR IN YĂśN-NAN
This picture was taken after convalescence in Tong-chu'aniu, just before the journey commenced from that city to British Burma, as seen in the second part of "Across China On Foot."
This picture was taken after convalescence in Tong-chu'aniu, just before the journey commenced from that city to British Burma, as seen in the second part of "Across China On Foot."
THE UBIQUITOUS WATER CARRIER Drawing the water and hewing the wood are daily chores in China, mostly carried out by women—though this is a picture of a man, a half-wit
THE UBIQUITOUS WATER CARRIER
Drawing the water and hewing the wood are daily chores in China, mostly carried out by women—though this is a picture of a man, a half-wit.
Drawing the water and hewing the wood are daily chores in China, mostly carried out by women—though this is a picture of a man, a half-wit.
THE WELCOME FAMILIAR TEA-HOUSE In many provinces of China, tea-houses, of which this one in Eastern Szech'uan is typical, are to be found about every ten li (3 miles) on the main road.
THE WELCOME FAMILIAR TEA-HOUSE
In many provinces of China, tea-houses, of which this one in Eastern Szech'uan is typical, are to be found about every ten li (3 miles) on the main road.
In many provinces of China, tea-houses, of which this one in Eastern Szech'uan is typical, are to be found about every ten li (3 miles) on the main road.
SPECIMEN OF "MAIN ROAD" IN N.E. YĂśN-NAN Taken in the little-known part of Western China, far from any of China's "great paved highways"; author is in saddle.
SPECIMEN OF "MAIN ROAD" IN N.E. YĂśN-NAN
Taken in the little-known part of Western China, far from any of China's "great paved highways"; author is in saddle.
Taken in the little-known part of Western China, far from any of China's "great paved highways"; author is in saddle.
THE OLD-FASHIONED SOLDIER All foreign travelers are given an official escort in the interior. This fu-song was a noble warrior! But not a bewilderingly efficient protector! He was a very lazy rascal!
THE OLD-FASHIONED SOLDIER
All foreign travelers are given an official escort in the interior. This fu-song was a noble warrior! But not a bewilderingly efficient protector! He was a very lazy rascal!
All foreign travelers are given an official escort in the interior. This fu-song was a noble warrior! But not a bewilderingly efficient protector! He was a very lazy rascal!
FAREWELL TO THE TRAVELER These people had never seen a white man, their faces show that, at farewell after a very pleasant stay among them, they were not altogether broken-hearted to see the author go!
FAREWELL TO THE TRAVELER
These people had never seen a white man, their faces show that, at farewell after a very pleasant stay among them, they were not altogether broken-hearted to see the author go!
These people had never seen a white man, their faces show that, at farewell after a very pleasant stay among them, they were not altogether broken-hearted to see the author go!
CONFUCIAN TEMPLE AT TONG-CH'UANFU Where the Author's life was miraculously saved; first temple in which the Author lived. Later, in Tibet, his life was again saved.
CONFUCIAN TEMPLE AT TONG-CH'UANFU
Where the Author's life was miraculously saved; first temple in which the Author lived. Later, in Tibet, his life was again saved.
Where the Author's life was miraculously saved; first temple in which the Author lived. Later, in Tibet, his life was again saved.
ANCIENT TIBETAN PRAYER WHEELS The prayer wheel plays an important part in religious observances in Tibet, the ritual often resembling that of the ancient Christian church.
ANCIENT TIBETAN PRAYER WHEELS
The prayer wheel plays an important part in religious observances in Tibet, the ritual often resembling that of the ancient Christian church.
The prayer wheel plays an important part in religious observances in Tibet, the ritual often resembling that of the ancient Christian church.
WATCH YOUR STEP Picture shows nature of main roads in certain sections of western China; when the rains come, traveling is quite dangerous. Author seen on boulder at right.
WATCH YOUR STEP
Picture shows nature of main roads in certain sections of western China; when the rains come, traveling is quite dangerous. Author seen on boulder at right.
Picture shows nature of main roads in certain sections of western China; when the rains come, traveling is quite dangerous. Author seen on boulder at right.
FAR FROM THE MADDENING THRONG Regimenting the whole village to bid a sad farewell; Samuel Pollard, author's traveling companion on this trip in the wilds, stands under the hat on the right.
FAR FROM THE MADDENING THRONG
Regimenting the whole village to bid a sad farewell; Samuel Pollard, author's traveling companion on this trip in the wilds, stands under the hat on the right
Regimenting the whole village to bid a sad farewell; Samuel Pollard, author's traveling companion on this trip in the wilds, stands under the hat on the right
HAPPY FAMILY IN BACKWOODS The Author spent two nights in this crudely-thatched home in the hills. Though poor, the people were extremely hospitable—and invariably happy.
HAPPY FAMILY IN BACKWOODS
The Author spent two nights in this crudely-thatched home in the hills. Though poor, the people were extremely hospitable—and invariably happy.
The Author spent two nights in this crudely-thatched home in the hills. Though poor, the people were extremely hospitable—and invariably happy.
PRIMITIVE COAL-MINING IN YĂśN-NAN Coal is abundant in many parts of YĂĽn-nan, though production is small and methods of mining very crude. Picture shows tunnel leading underground.
PRIMITIVE COAL-MINING IN YĂśN-NAN
Coal is abundant in many parts of YĂĽn-nan, though production is small and methods of mining very crude. Picture shows tunnel leading underground.
Coal is abundant in many parts of YĂĽn-nan, though production is small and methods of mining very crude. Picture shows tunnel leading underground.
WOMEN WEAVING HEMP GARMENTS These two pictures show (below) the women stripping hemp and (above) weaving it into the picturesque garments they are wearing. They were all dressed up for the occasion. It is surprising what they can do with such primitive appliances. Picture was taken in the hill country beyond Chaotungfu. They are all Hua Miao.
These two pictures show (below) the women stripping hemp and (above)
weaving it into the picturesque garments they are wearing. They were all dressed up for the occasion. It is surprising what they can do with such primitive appliances. Picture was taken in the hill country beyond Chaotungfu. They are all Hua Miao.
weaving it into the picturesque garments they are wearing. They were all dressed up for the occasion. It is surprising what they can do with such primitive appliances. Picture was taken in the hill country beyond Chaotungfu. They are all Hua Miao.
HUA MIAO WOMEN AND CHILDREN Basket on woman's back shows general method of transportation in the hilly country inhabited by this fascinating tribe.
HUA MIAO WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Basket on woman's back shows general method of transportation in the hilly country inhabited by this fascinating tribe.
Basket on woman's back shows general method of transportation in the hilly country inhabited by this fascinating tribe.
WASH DAY AMONG THE CHILDREN Scene in the school grounds of the mission at Tongch'uanfu, the "City of the Eastern Streams"—and a very happy little band they are.
WASH DAY AMONG THE CHILDREN
Scene in the school grounds of the mission at Tongch'uanfu, the "City of the Eastern Streams"—and a very happy little band they are.
Scene in the school grounds of the mission at Tongch'uanfu, the "City of the Eastern Streams"—and a very happy little band they are.
TWO DAYS OUT FROM YUNGCHANGFU An almost everyday scene in the western part of China—China's "Switzerland"—on the main road from Chung-king to Upper Burma.
TWO DAYS OUT FROM YUNGCHANGFU
An almost everyday scene in the western part of China—China's "Switzerland"—on the main road from Chung-king to Upper Burma.
An almost everyday scene in the western part of China—China's "Switzerland"—on the main road from Chung-king to Upper Burma.
THE ITINERANT NECROMANCER Predicted the disappearance of the author in five days; was himself found dead in village in three days.
THE ITINERANT NECROMANCER
Predicted the disappearance of the author in five days; was himself found dead in village in three days.
Predicted the disappearance of the author in five days; was himself found dead in village in three days.
COPPER KETTLE LANE IN YĂśN-NAN-FU Copper is supposed to be a government monopoly, yet there is always abundance of copper here! One of the most interesting streets in all China.
COPPER KETTLE LANE IN YĂśN-NAN-FU
Copper is supposed to be a government monopoly, yet there is always abundance of copper here! One of the most interesting streets in all China.
Copper is supposed to be a government monopoly, yet there is always abundance of copper here! One of the most interesting streets in all China.
AUTHOR'S CARAVAN FOUR DAYS FROM JOURNEY'S END And a snapshot of the bridge said by Chinese "to be possessed of a demon!"— because it ate up so much money in public subscription, and yet was never in repair!
AUTHOR'S CARAVAN FOUR DAYS FROM JOURNEY'S END
And a snapshot of the bridge said by Chinese "to be possessed of a demon!"— because it ate up so much money in public subscription, and yet was never in repair!
And a snapshot of the bridge said by Chinese "to be possessed of a demon!"— because it ate up so much money in public subscription, and yet was never in repair!
TYPICAL SINGLE-SPAN BRIDGE OF INLAND CHINA. Engineers say that China possesses bridges of more varied design than any other country.
TYPICAL SINGLE-SPAN BRIDGE OF INLAND CHINA.
Engineers say that China possesses bridges of more varied design than any other country.
Engineers say that China possesses bridges of more varied design than any other country.
Top left—Hua Miao, all men, of North-eastern Yün-nan. Top right—Ch'in Miao, men, of Kwei-chow. Bottom left—Three Heh Miao—all women. Bottom right—Hua Miao—two women have their hair done up in shape of horn to denotes that they are married; others man.
Top left—Hua Miao, all men, of North-eastern Yün-nan. Top right—Ch'in
Miao, men, of Kwei-chow. Bottom left— Three Heh Miao—all women. Bottom right—Hua Miao—two women have their hair done up in shape of horn to denotes that they are married; others man.
Miao, men, of Kwei-chow. Bottom left— Three Heh Miao—all women. Bottom right—Hua Miao—two women have their hair done up in shape of horn to denotes that they are married; others man.
A REAL ABORIGINAL FEAST The man on the left scowled in anger as the Author snapped his picture—otherwise, all were happy. For them an exceptional feast, not an everyday affair.
A REAL ABORIGINAL FEAST
The man on the left scowled in anger as the Author snapped his picture—otherwise, all were happy. For them an exceptional feast, not an everyday affair.
The man on the left scowled in anger as the Author snapped his picture—otherwise, all were happy. For them an exceptional feast, not an everyday affair.
WHERE EAST MEETS WEST Playfellows in Far Interior China. The little white girl is the daughter of a missionary in Suifu, Szech'uan, where picture was taken on porch of mission residence.
WHERE EAST MEETS WEST
Playfellows in Far Interior China. The little white girl is the daughter of a missionary in Suifu, Szech'uan, where picture was taken on porch of mission residence.
Playfellows in Far Interior China. The little white girl is the daughter of a missionary in Suifu, Szech'uan, where picture was taken on porch of mission residence.
BEAUTIFUL TONG-CH'UANFU IN YĂśN-NAN The city in which the Author rested for several months when his right arm was broken; situated between two high ranges, Tongch'uanfu Valley is extremely beautiful.
BEAUTIFUL TONG-CH'UANFU IN YĂśN-NAN
The city in which the Author rested for several months when his right arm was broken; situated between two high ranges, Tongch'uanfu Valley is extremely beautiful.
The city in which the Author rested for several months when his right arm was broken; situated between two high ranges, Tongch'uanfu Valley is extremely beautiful.
TWO VERY PRACTICAL WOMEN Though their tribes have lived on same range of mountains "for eighty centuries," they speak different languages and lead different life generally. (One carries baby.)
TWO VERY PRACTICAL WOMEN
Though their tribes have lived on same range of mountains "for eighty centuries," they speak different languages and lead different life generally. (One carries baby.)
Though their tribes have lived on same range of mountains "for eighty centuries," they speak different languages and lead different life generally. (One carries baby.)
IN UNSURVEYED AND LITTLE-TRODDEN YĂśN-NAN Picture shows into what a dilapidated condition the roads are allowed to get; off courier roads, this is what you get.
IN UNSURVEYED AND LITTLE-TRODDEN YĂśN-NAN
Picture shows into what a dilapidated condition the roads are allowed to get; off courier roads, this is what you get.
Picture shows into what a dilapidated condition the roads are allowed to get; off courier roads, this is what you get.
IGNORANCE AND POVERTY Characteristic specimens of poor tribes found in wild areas off the beaten path in the province of YĂĽn-nan; their food is rarely above famine conditions.
IGNORANCE AND POVERTY
Characteristic specimens of poor tribes found in wild areas off the beaten path in the province of YĂĽn-nan; their food is rarely above famine conditions.
Characteristic specimens of poor tribes found in wild areas off the beaten path in the province of YĂĽn-nan; their food is rarely above famine conditions.
THE TENGYUEH WATERFALL Mountains opposite are about 4,000 feet higher than the Tengyueh Plain, which is about 5,500 feet; over this waterfall one of author's ponies "committed suicide," Chinese said.
THE TENGYUEH WATERFALL
Mountains opposite are about 4,000 feet higher than the Tengyueh Plain, which is about 5,500 feet; over this waterfall one of author's ponies "committed suicide," Chinese said.
Mountains opposite are about 4,000 feet higher than the Tengyueh Plain, which is about 5,500 feet; over this waterfall one of author's ponies "committed suicide," Chinese said.
FAMILY SCENE IN HUA MIAOLAND In many districts of this wild country nothing will grow except corn (maize) and hemp; latter people weave for clothing.
FAMILY SCENE IN HUA MIAOLAND
In many districts of this wild country nothing will grow except corn (maize) and hemp; latter people weave for clothing.
In many districts of this wild country nothing will grow except corn (maize) and hemp; latter people weave for clothing.
REFORMED HUA MIAO STUDENTS TAKING IT EASY Picture shows how much they have benefitted under the missionary's influence. Taken at the British mission compound in Tongch'uanfu.
REFORMED HUA MIAO STUDENTS TAKING IT EASY
Picture shows how much they have benefitted under the missionary's influence. Taken at the British
Picture shows how much they have benefitted under the missionary's influence. Taken at the British
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