Peeps at Many Lands: Siam by Ernest Young
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| Author | Young, Ernest, 1869-1952 |
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| Illustrator | Norbury, Edwin A. (Edwin Arthur), 1849-1918 |
| Title | Peeps at Many Lands: Siam |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Peeps at Many Lands: Siam" by Ernest Young is a children's travel guide written in the early 20th century. This informative book aims to introduce young readers to the culture, history, and daily life of Siam (modern-day Thailand) through engaging narratives and illustrations. The narrative blends facts about Siamese history, geography, and social customs, making it both educational and entertaining for children. The opening of the book begins with a brief exploration of Siamese history, detailing the origins of the Siamese people and their encounters with early European travelers. Young draws parallels between the history of England and that of Siam, highlighting the migrations and conflicts that shaped both societies. The text eases into a vivid description of Bangkok, the capital, often referred to as the "Venice of the East" due to its extensive network of canals. In this introductory section, we learn about the unique lifestyle of its water-dwelling inhabitants and the bustling market activities that occur on the waterway, laying the groundwork for a rich exploration of Siam's culture and customs in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Thailand -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57253 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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