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Vendeur : Antiquariat Weber, Hamburg, HH, Allemagne
19,5 x 13 cm ; kart. ; Etat : Gut. XII, 139 S., 23 Taf. ; Englischsprachige Paperbackausgabe, XII, 139 Seiten nebst 23 farbigen Bildtafeln und einer Karte. Gutes Exemplar (good Condition). hw1681 ISBN: 0195888588. N° de réf. du vendeur 139603
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Vendeur : Goulds Book Arcade, Sydney, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australie
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The cover has minimal wear.139 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size D: 7"-8" Tall (177-203mm). N° de réf. du vendeur 21416
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Vendeur : Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, Australie
Paperback. Charles Walter Kinloch, Oxford University Press. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA vivid work of Victorian travel writing, Rambles in Java and the Straits, in 1852 chronicles the journeys of Charles Walter Kinloch through the lush landscapes, bustling ports, and colonial settlements of the Dutch East Indies and the Straits Settlements during the mid-nineteenth century. Written with the keen eye of a British gentleman-traveler, the narrative presents detailed observations of local customs, natural scenery, and the social fabric of a region then firmly under European colonial influence. Kinloch illustrates the dramatic contrasts of the era - from the volcanic grandeur of Java's interior to the cosmopolitan trading hubs of the Straits - with an engaging blend of personal anecdote and cultural commentary. The tone is at once adventurous and reflective, capturing the curiosity and occasional condescension characteristic of the period's travel literature, while still offering a genuinely informative portrait of Southeast Asia at a pivotal moment in its colonial history. As both a historical document and a compelling personal account, it remains an invaluable primary source for readers interested in the region's past. Paperback. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780195888584-SECONDHAND
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Vendeur : BOOKHOME SYDNEY, Annandale Sydney, NSW, Australie
Reprint ed. Paperback trade, very good condition, colour photos of drawings centre spread, frontispiece map, minor edgewear. 139 pp. Historical travel tales by Bengal Civilian (pseudonym of Charles Walter Kinloch), who was one of the first tourists (apart from explorers, etc.) to visit Penang, Singapore and Java, for the purpose of recuperating from illness. A graphic and amusing account of the numerous privations and occasional enjoyments of travelling in southeast Asia 135 years ago during the time of British and Dutch colonialism. (This copy: Reprint, 1989, which has colour phots and a map added.). N° de réf. du vendeur 4012
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Vendeur : Wombat's Book Nook, Yarraville, VIC, Australie
Paperback. Etat : Good. Reprint Edition. A fascinating account of nineteenth-century travel, 'Rambles In Java And The Straits In 1852' presents the observations of Charles Walter Kinlock, writing under the pseudonym 'A Bengal Civilian'. This Oxford University Press reprint edition, published in 1987, offers a valuable glimpse into colonial life and the landscapes of Java, Singapore, and the surrounding Straits Settlements as they were in the mid-19th century. Kinlock's detailed narrative provides insights into the history, culture, and natural environment of the region during a pivotal era of European influence in Southeast Asia. The book is offered in a paperback binding and remains in good condition. N° de réf. du vendeur BATCH-9780195888584-20260113210429
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Vendeur : Amazing Book Company, Liphook, Royaume-Uni
Soft cover. Etat : New. First Thus. This new copy is bound in illustrated card covers as issued. The contents are bright, tight, white and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Unlike the European explorers, adventurers, colonizers and traders who preceded him, Charles Walter Kinloch ("Bengal Civilian") travelled through Penang, Singapore and Java in 1852 simply to recuperate from illness. As well as being one of the first tourists, he was also one of the first to write a book about his travels, providing an account of his experiences in South-East Asia. Charles Walter Kinloch was born in 1810 in London, the son of James Kinloch. He attended the East India College and joined the Indian Civil Service where served as a judge in Bengal. In 1846, he married Elizabeth Mitchell in Calcutta and the couple had five children. As an administer, he wrote several works about the east, such as the travel book De Zieke Reiziger ( Rambles in Java and the Straits )(1853) and the history The Mutinies in the Bengal Army (1858). Kinloch briefly lived in South Africa before returning to Europe. In England, he published two undistinguished novels Robert Grierson (1874) and Leonard Scott (1875). He died in 1893 in Plymouth. Ref A4 7. N° de réf. du vendeur 037088
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Vendeur : SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : no dj. Rambles in Java and the Straits in 1852. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur I8163
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