A Journey to Java (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Ellwood, Charles A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1451001371 ISBN 13 : 9781451001372

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Journey from Sydney to Java: a voyage filled with views of ships, cultures, and history

This nonfiction travel memoir follows a first‑class voyage on the Mataram as it sails from Sydney toward Java, with a stopover that covers Batavia, Sourabaya, and the journey inland. Readers glimpse daily life at sea, the quirks of Chinese stewards, and the mix of comfort and discomfort on early 20th‑century steamers. The narrative also offers a travel‑writer’s eye for markets, museums, and local customs encountered in port towns and along the coast.

As the journey unfolds, the book shifts to a broader picture of Java under Dutch rule, including the structure of residency and the role of native princes and Residents. It explains the so‑called culture system and its lasting impact on agriculture and revenue, with historical notes on figures like Van den Bosch and Sir Stamford Raffles. The account blends personal travel experiences with the historical backdrop of Batavia’s museums, markets, clubs, and streets, offering both scene and context.

- What you’ll read about:
- Life aboard a 1910s steamship, from cabins and bathrooms to deck life and social chatter
- Portraits of ports, people, and everyday scenes, including markets, wedding processions, and shop life
- A concise overview of Java’s Dutch governance and the culture system’s history
- Highlights of Batavia’s museum and urban life, with eye‑opening glimpses of local culture

- The pace alternates between travelogue moments and historical context, giving a clear sense of place and era.

Ideal for readers who enjoy travel memoirs with a dash of history, social observation, and vivid port‑city scenes.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Giles, their niece, Miss Smith, and to Mrs. Shrimpton, for allowing me to use some of their photographs in this book. Also to Miss Butters, F. H. Sikes, Esq., and Professor F. Wright, of Washington, U.S.A., for their kind encouragement and criticism. But especially do I desire to acknowledge my indebtedness to Miss Edith Rowe for her unwearied expenditure of time and trouble in revising my manuscript and assisting me in the correction of the proofs. M. MCMILLAN. London. November,
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1451001371
• ISBN 13: 9781451001372
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 390
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