How sharp it is to search out peculiarities of dress, manners, architecture, modes of conveyance, the attractive display of merchandise in shop-windows, and even the expression upon the faces of men, women, and children!
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
Centuries since, the two extremes of western Europe and China used also to meet at Kazan to exchange merchandise; but long ago this trade was transferred to Nijni, which is now the only notable gathering-place of the sort in Russia.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
After staying in the city for twelve weeks, and having, by that time, disposed of our merchandise to considerable advantage, my sister and I returned to San Francisco.
"A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas"
Fanny Loviot