This reprint, featuring a new prologue by Nicholas Tapp. The book recounts the travels and experiences of Samuel R. Clarke among the diverse tribal communities of Southwest China. Clarke's journey led him through some of the region’s most remote and rugged landscapes, where he encountered the Miao, Chung Chia (modern-day Bouyi), and Lolo (Nosu, now known as Yi). With vivid detail, he describes their dress, religion, and social customs, while also offering observations on the region’s political and economic conditions and the growing influence of the West. A compelling account for anyone interested in the history, culture, and ethnography of this often-overlooked part of China.

Appendix, illustrated with b/w photos.