<p>In 'Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas', W. Hastings Macaulay embarks on a captivating literary voyage through the picturesque landscapes and rich cultures of East Asia. This travelogue, written in a vivid and engaging narrative style, elegantly blends personal observation with historical context, weaving intricate details of local customs, geography, and the socio-political milieu of the late 19th century. Macaulay's prose is imbued with a se...