| Author |
Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904 |
| Title |
The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
This book scanned and processed for Project Gutenberg by Beth Sullivan from the 1892 G.P. Putnam's Sons edition.
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| Summary |
"The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither" by Isabella L. Bird is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. This work chronicles Bird's explorations in the Malay Peninsula, a region that, at the time, had not been extensively documented by European travelers. Through a series of letters initially penned to her beloved sister, Bird aims to share her observations and experiences in this captivating yet lesser-known part of the world, while acknowledging the profound impact of her sister's critical support on her writing journey. At the start of this travel memoir, Bird expresses her gratitude for the supportive reception of her previous writings and introduces the themes of exploration and discovery. She reveals that her letters are unaltered except for omissions and corrections, emphasizing authenticity over literary polish. The opening chapters set the stage for her journey, detailing the natural beauty, resources, and cultural diversity of the Malay Peninsula as well as its historical context, notably the legacy of Portuguese and Dutch colonial influences. Bird's letters also touch on the complexities of local Malay society and its interactions with foreign powers, blending personal anecdotes with broader geographical and cultural insights, thereby inviting readers to join her on this vivid exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Malay Peninsula -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
China -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Singapore -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3412 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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