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- Or Voyages And Adventures In The Indian Archipelago From 1832-34

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""The Eastern Seas"" is a travelogue written by George Windsor Earl, chronicling his voyages and adventures in the Indian Archipelago between 1832 and 1834. The book offers a vivid account of the author's experiences in exploring the region, including his encounters with the local people, customs, and wildlife. Earl's journey takes him across various islands, including Java, Sumatra, and Borneo, where he witnesses the impact of colonialism and the slave trade on the region. The book also provides insights into the natural history of the area, with detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna that Earl encountered on his travels. Overall, ""The Eastern Seas"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Southeast Asia during the 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or anthropology.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163248836
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 476
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 630 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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""The Eastern Seas"" is a travelogue written by George Windsor Earl, chronicling his voyages and adventures in the Indian Archipelago between 1832 and 1834. The book offers a vivid account of the author's experiences in exploring the region, including his encounters with the local people, customs, and wildlife. Earl's journey takes him across various islands, including Java, Sumatra, and Borneo, where he witnesses the impact of colonialism and the slave trade on the region. The book also provides insights into the natural history of the area, with detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna that Earl encountered on his travels. Overall, ""The Eastern Seas"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Southeast Asia during the 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or anthropology.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.

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