Through Shên-kan
by Robert Sterling Clark, Arthur de Clare Sowerby, Claude Herries Chepmell
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Through Shen-Kan is the account of a 1908-09 expedition to the Shensi and Kansu provinces of northern China. The expedition was funded by Robert Sterling Clark, one of the heirs to the Singer Sewing Machine fortune. Clark was joined by the naturalist and writer, Arthur de Carle Sowerby, with whom he co-wrote the book. Published in 1912, the book recounts their journey, along with observations on geography, zoology, astronomy, geology, meteorology, and culture.
Themes & subjects
Description and travelNatural historyScientific expeditionsExpeditionsTravel
First published 1912Setting
China
About the authors
Robert Sterling Clark
1877 – 1956
Arthur de Clare Sowerby
1885 – 1954
Claude Herries Chepmell
1864 – 1930
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