£14.95
Title: The Silent Traveller in London
Author: Chiang Ye
Publisher: London Country Life Ltd
Publication Date: c1945
Format: Hardback
Condition: Covers have heavy bumping to corners and top of spine. Some shelf wear. No dust jacket. Pages are clean with lovely illustrations throughout. Dark brown spot to the first blank page.
Book measures: 22cm x 14.5cm with 264 pages
1 in stock
Chiang Yee’s The Silent Traveller in London (c. 1945) offers a uniquely meditative and charming perspective on the city as it recovers from war. Through the eyes of a Chinese scholar, this volume blends observations on London life, from its parks and fog to its people and customs, with delicate, ink-wash illustrations. It is a thoughtful, philosophical journey that contrasts the enduring traditions and resilience of the British capital with the timeless wisdom of the East, creating a gentle yet profound cultural portrait.
| Weight | 0.750 kg |
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