Nicol Smith's "Burma Road" is a captivating travelogue from 1939, offering a first-hand account of his journey along the strategic supply route from Lashio, Burma  to Kunming, China. Smith, an American adventurer, vividly recounts his experiences and encounters along the 715-mile road, which was crucial for China during the Sino-Japanese War. The book captures the region's atmosphere before World War II's full impact, blending adventure with challenges like difficult terrain and weather. Smith's colorful descriptions and engaging narrative made the book a bestseller and a key resource for understanding this historical route. Later, Smith used his knowledge of the Burma Road to aid the OSS during the war.

Throughout illustrtated with black/white photos, orange cloth. Garden City Publishing, New York,1942. No dust jacket, good condition.