Author Description

Following The Sun-Flag: A Vain Pursuit Through Manchuria is a travelogue written by John Fox Jr. in 1905. The book details Fox's journey through Manchuria, a region in northeast China, during the Russo-Japanese War. Fox, an American journalist, traveled to Manchuria to cover the conflict between Russia and Japan, hoping to witness the battles and report on the war. However, he found himself constantly hindered by bureaucratic red tape, language barriers, and the dangers of the battlefield. Throughout the book, Fox describes the landscapes, people, and customs of Manchuria, as well as his own experiences navigating the war-torn region. He encounters a variety of characters along the way, from Russian soldiers to Chinese peasants, and offers insights into the political and social tensions of the time. Despite his initial enthusiasm for the adventure, Fox becomes increasingly disillusioned with the war and the futility of his pursuit. He ultimately concludes that the conflict is not worth the sacrifices being made by both sides. Following The Sun-Flag is an engaging and well-written account of a tumultuous period in Chinese history, and offers a unique perspective on the Russo-Japanese War from an American journalist's point of view.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.