Eastern Windows

Description:

First edition. It was primarily on a scientific mission, fishery research in the China Seas, that F.D. Ommanney was sent by the government to the East. In this book he gives a superb picture of the region, seen from the English viewpoint including Singapore during the last days of British rule, Tokyo a metropolis of the New Japan, and Hong Kong 'thrusting energetically from a mere trading post' .

Condition

Vg in d/w (in clear, removable, protective sleeve). Edges spotted.