Exiled from China in 1933 and separated from his wife and children, Chiang Yee spent over 40 years away from his homeland. Adopting the name The Silent Traveller, he threw himself into his passions - writing, painting and poetry - and produced some of the most evocative, unique and enduring travel books ever written.

Chiang Yee (1903-1977) was, in his own words, 'dazzled' by the Scottish capital. From the Meadows to Princes Street, from Arthur's Seat to Calton Hill and Edinburgh Castle, he paints an unforgettable picture of Edinburgh and its people in the 1940s. Writing with wry humour, he broadens our perspective of familiar sights and customs, introduces us to Confucian philosophy and Chinese poetry, corrects cultural misconceptions and encourages us to appreciate life.

First published in 1948 this new edition is exquisitely illustrated throughout with Chiang Yee's paintings, sketches and Chinese calligraphy