Excerpt from About Ceylon and Borneo: Being an Account of Two Visits to Ceylon, One to Borneo, and How We Fell Out on Our Homeward Journey
Tms book is about Ceylon as it was fourteen years ago; about Ceylon as it is now; also about Brunei, which is a very, very ancient part of Borneo; and it treats in a few chapters of North Borneo, which is to all appearances a bran new place.' Everyone sees things from a different point of view. My view may be hopelessly uninteresting to the world in general, but if you have undertaken to scan this book you must put up with it. Yes! Read on. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Travel across the globe to Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) and Borneo, experiencing the vibrant cultures and landscapes of these captivating regions. Join the author on an adventure that spans decades, providing a unique glimpse into the transformations that have shaped this region. Discover the complexities of colonial life as the author navigates the social and economic landscapes of the time, from the grandeur of tea plantations to the challenges of everyday living. Through insightful observations and vivid descriptions, this book offers a window into the customs, traditions, and people that inhabit these captivating lands, uncovering the essence of Ceylon and Borneo and inviting readers to embark on an extraordinary journey through time and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331520573_0
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 306 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25971539/2
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