Our Journey Around the World: An Illustrated Record of a Year's Travel of Forty Thousand Miles Through India, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, Spain, Etc. by Rev. Francis E. Clark and Harriet E. Clark. Hardcover, first edition. Good, heavy shelf-wear, Interior clean and tidy, in blind & gilt embossed full black buckram binding. 8vo[octavo or approx 6 x 9 inches], 641pp, maps. A captivating travelogue that chronicles the year-long global adventure of the authors, Francis E. Clark and Harriet E. Clark. Written during a time when world travel was both arduous and exotic, the book vividly describes their encounters with diverse cultures, landscapes, and historic landmarks. Richly illustrated with detailed engravings, it offers readers a visual journey alongside its written accounts. The Clarks recount their visits to famous cities, sacred temples, and natural wonders, providing insight into local customs and traditions. This volume serves not only as a personal narrative of exploration but also as a window into the late 19th-century world, highlighting the authors’ observations of the political, social, and religious dynamics of the regions they traverse. The blend of vivid description, personal reflection, and historical context makes Our Journey Around the World a fascinating read for those interested in the spirit of discovery from that era.