Wanderings East Of Suez : Kessinger Publishing : 9781104525675 : 1104525674 : 10 May 2009 : Wanderings East of Suez: In Ceylon, India, China and Japan is a travelogue written by Frederic Courtland Penfield in 1907. The book chronicles his travels through the East, which he undertook as a diplomat for the United States. Penfield recounts his experiences in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), India, China, and Japan, providing vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encountered. The book is divided into four parts, each corresponding to a different country. In the first part, Penfield describes his time in Ceylon, where he visited ancient temples and witnessed the local customs and traditions. The second part covers his travels through India, where he visited cities such as Bombay, Calcutta, and Delhi. He also recounts his experiences with the British colonial administration and the Indian people. The third part of the book covers Penfield's travels in China, where he visited S