A Belgian passage to China (1870-1930)

A Belgian passage to China (1870-1930)

by Johan J. Mattelaer, Thomas Baert, Patrick Maselis, Charles Lagrange, Roland Dussart-Desart, Mathieu Torck

Join Readfeed freeFind clubs reading this
Rate this book:

Browse books you can read free on Readfeed

No club is reading this yet — be the first to start one

Start a club free
About
A Belgian Passage to China (1870-1930) brings a forgotten episode of Belgium's overseas history into the limelight. It highlights two projects. François Nuyens left Ghent for the city of Tianjin in 1905 where he built a power station and a tram network. In a well-documented diary Nuyens writes down his impressions of his stay in China between 1905 and 1908. Brothers Philippe and Adolphe Spruyt, both of them doctors, travelled to China to oversee the medical service at the railway construction yards between Beijing and Hankou. They returned with suitcases full of Chinese antiquities. Their interesting correspondence and more than 1,200 photographic glass plates offer a unique glimpse into the daily life of China at the beginning of the 20th century.

Discuss A Belgian passage to China (1870-1930) with other readers

Join or start a book club for A Belgian passage to China (1870-1930) on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.

Sign up freeBrowse book clubs

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a book club for A Belgian passage to China (1870-1930)?

Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with A Belgian passage to China (1870-1930) as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.

Can I discuss A Belgian passage to China (1870-1930) with other readers online?

Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about A Belgian passage to China (1870-1930) with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Is Readfeed free?

Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.