A Thousand Miles On An Elephant In The Shan States (1890) - Holt Samuel Hallett - Bog

""A Thousand Miles On An Elephant In The Shan States"" is a travel memoir written by Holt Samuel Hallett and originally published in 1890. The book chronicles Hallett's journey through the Shan States region of Burma (now Myanmar) on the back of an elephant, covering a distance of over a thousand miles. Hallett provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters along the way, as well as insights into the political and social conditions of the region during the late 19th century. The book also includes illustrations and photographs taken by Hallett during his journey. Overall, ""A Thousand Miles On An Elephant In The Shan States"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of travel and exploration in Southeast Asia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.