Roving East And Roving West - Paperback

Roving East and Roving West is a travelogue written by E.V. Lucas, an English author and essayist. The book is a collection of essays that chronicle Lucas's travels across Europe, Asia, and Africa in the early 20th century. Lucas's writing is characterized by his wit and humor as he recounts his adventures and encounters with people from different cultures. He describes his experiences in countries such as Egypt, India, Japan, and Russia, providing vivid descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and customs of these places. The book also includes reflections on the changing world of the early 20th century, such as the impact of technology on travel and communication. Lucas's observations on the political and social climate of the countries he visits provide insight into the attitudes and beliefs of the time.Overall, Roving East and Roving West is a captivating account of a traveler's journey through different parts of the world, offering a unique perspective on the cultural and historical context of the early 20th century.The returning traveller from India is besieged by questioners who want to know all about the most famous of the jugglers' performances. In this trick the magician flings a rope into the air, retaining one end in his hand, and his boy climbs up it and disappears. I did not see it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.