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Laos, Then: Travels in the Kingdom - Couverture souple

Simms, Peter And Sanda

 
9781838241919: Laos, Then: Travels in the Kingdom
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1838241914 ISBN 13 : 9781838241919
Editeur : Victor Ong, 2021

Synopsis

This book is an account of Peter and Sanda Simms’ travels in the Kingdom of Laos, way back in 1955. It captures the culture, tradition and the atmosphere of a time when the people there were still fully immersed in their centuries of colourful customs, folklore and rituals.The outside world had left the kingdom on their own for centuries, but there were already signs of profound and destructive changes to come.The book brings to life the every-day world of the Laotians and their attitude of helpful curiosity towards the authors. The landscape that they travelled through described vividly, comes to life as they walk, ride horses or are given lifts by the Royal Laotian army. Their eye for humour added many light-hearted moments during their journey, but these were also interleaved with some more serious episodes. Much of the danger was in trying to avoid the Pathet Lao and Vietminh forces who were very trigger happy.Reading the book, you will feel like you are there; experiencing the excitement, joy and a few tribulations too.Peter and Sanda were journalists and their publications, jointly and singly, have been well-known for many years. Their astute knowledge of the politics of Southeast Asia will add background understanding to the turmoil that followed in later years.

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Éditeur
Victor Ong
Date d'édition
2021
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1838241914
ISBN 13 
9781838241919
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
331
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