Play And Politics - William Henry McLeod Read - Bog

""Play and Politics: Recollections of Malaya (1901)"" is a memoir written by William Henry McLeod Read. The book is a personal account of Read's experiences living and working in Malaya during the early 20th century. The author was a British colonial administrator who spent several years in Malaya, working for the government and interacting with the local population. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Read's time in Malaya. Some of the topics discussed in the book include the political and social climate of the region, the customs and traditions of the local people, and the challenges faced by colonial administrators in governing the area. Throughout the book, Read provides vivid descriptions of his experiences, including his interactions with local leaders, his travels throughout the region, and his observations about the daily life of the people he encountered. He also discusses his own personal struggles, including his difficulties adapting to the climate and his feelings of isolation while living in a foreign land. Overall, ""Play and Politics: Recollections of Malaya (1901)"" is a fascinating firsthand account of life in colonial Malaya during the early 20th century. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by colonial administrators and the complex relationships between colonizers and colonized peoples.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.