THE SWITZERLAND OF WESTERN CHINA To travel in China is easy over country like this, granted that the traveler sticks to the main road, sample of which is seen at lower right.
THE SWITZERLAND OF WESTERN CHINA To travel in China is easy over country like this, granted that the traveler sticks to the main road, sample of which is seen at lower right.
RED CROSS WORK IN CHINESE REVOLUTION Red Cross workers at mass graves of men killed during the the Chinese Revolution.
RED CROSS WORK IN CHINESE REVOLUTION Red Cross workers at mass graves of men killed during the the Chinese Revolution.
TEA FOR FOREIGN COUNTRIES Coolies carrying tea packed for export; picture was taken in British concession of Hankow.
TEA FOR FOREIGN COUNTRIES Coolies carrying tea packed for export; picture was taken in British concession of Hankow.
TEA FROM NATIVE DISTRICTS Picture shows native tea dealers at Ku-kiang bringing in tea for transport to the great tea factories in Hankow, where it is prepared for export.
TEA FROM NATIVE DISTRICTS Picture shows native tea dealers at Ku-kiang bringing in tea for transport to the great tea factories in Hankow, where it is prepared for export.
AUTHOR ON NANKING CITY WALL Taken during the Revolution, when Author was acting as war correspondent for world-wide news agencies.
AUTHOR ON NANKING CITY WALL Taken during the Revolution, when Author was acting as war correspondent for world-wide news agencies.
AT HANKOW—THE CHICAGO OF CHINA River-front scene at low water, showing junks that transport general cargo down-river from the exporting districts. This is a typical riverfront scene.
AT HANKOW—THE CHICAGO OF CHINA River-front scene at low water, showing junks that transport general cargo down-river from the exporting districts. This is a typical riverfront scene.
A LONELY TRAVELER This picture was taken far out in untraveled China Far West. For days you meet no sign of human habitation, and woe betide you if the river rises!
A LONELY TRAVELER This picture was taken far out in untraveled China Far West. For days you meet no sign of human habitation, and woe betide you if the river rises!
EARNING HIS LIVING This coolie, who carries 420-lb. bale of cotton, as seen in the picture, from the ship in the river to the Hankow Bund, probably earns a dollar and a half per week!
EARNING HIS LIVING This coolie, who carries 420-lb. bale of cotton, as seen in the picture, from the ship in the river to the Hankow Bund, probably earns a dollar and a half per week!
TEA FOR FOREIGN LANDS Foreign steamers being loaded with native cargoes for export; scene on the Hankow Bund. The tea trade of China has lost considerable ground in recent years.
TEA FOR FOREIGN LANDS Foreign steamers being loaded with native cargoes for export; scene on the Hankow Bund. The tea trade of China has lost considerable ground in recent years.
WILLOW PATTERN TEA HOUSE IN SHANGHAI A famous landmark in the native city; said to be one of the oldest tea-houses in China. Much business is transacted in these tea-houses all over the country.
WILLOW PATTERN TEA HOUSE IN SHANGHAI A famous landmark in the native city; said to be one of the oldest tea-houses in China. Much business is transacted in these tea-houses all over the country.
THE PERIGRINATING BARBER OF ANCIENT CHINA If there is an "artist" on this earth, it is the Chinese barber. An hour in his chair makes you long for a week in bed to fully recover!
THE PERIGRINATING BARBER OF ANCIENT CHINA If there is an "artist" on this earth, it is the Chinese barber. An hour in his chair makes you long for a week in bed to fully recover!
AUTHOR'S HOUSEBOAT (WUPAN) In which he passed eighteen days on the Yangtze-kiang; scene at one of the rapids in upper reaches of river.
AUTHOR'S HOUSEBOAT (WUPAN) In which he passed eighteen days on the Yangtze-kiang; scene at one of the rapids in upper reaches of river.
AUTHOR'S MODEST CARAVAN IN SZECH'UAN And a fine body of men they were, kept in order by the general factotum in the foreground—each of them earning about 25 cents a day.
AUTHOR'S MODEST CARAVAN IN SZECH'UAN And a fine body of men they were, kept in order by the general factotum in the foreground—each of them earning about 25 cents a day.
QUAINT CHINESE ORCHESTRA HALWAYS MEN Typical old-time orchestra anywhere in China; the Chinese say, "Once a musician, always a musician"—so it usually runs in the family.
QUAINT CHINESE ORCHESTRA HALWAYS MEN Typical old-time orchestra anywhere in China; the Chinese say, "Once a musician, always a musician"—so it usually runs in the family.
SCENE ON THE UPPER YANGTZE Author and the cook on the aft of the houseboat after all the dangerous rapids had been passed. The ropes are made of bamboo. En route to Chung-king.
SCENE ON THE UPPER YANGTZE Author and the cook on the aft of the houseboat after all the dangerous rapids had been passed. The ropes are made of bamboo. En 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.
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.
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.
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.
THE AUTHOR IN YÜN-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 YÜN-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 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.
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.
SPECIMEN OF "MAIN ROAD" IN N.E. YÜN-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. YÜN-NAN 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!
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!
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.
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.
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