"Three Years in Western China: A Narrative of Three Journeys in Ssu-ch'uan, Kuei-chow, and Yün-nan" by Sir Alexander Hosie was written to give readers a better picture of what Hosie experienced in western China during his travels as a diplomat. Initially shared as a presentation, this book compiles his experiences in one place and includes extra chapters to create a full-scope image of this fascinating and exotic region.