Edité par Independently Published, 2024
ISBN 13 : 9798884460812
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Charming Hinterland of PattayaHidden and Treasured Places informs about sites and areas of cultural, religious and natural interest in the hinterland of Pattaya, along the coastal stretch between the sea resort and Sattahip.The curious visitor can easily visit these places for further exploration. This work includes the following sites: - The old Chinese village of Chak Ngaew with its traditional Saturday market;- Wat Yansangwararam complex with its numerous religious sites and shrines;- Buddha Mountain with the engraved large sitting Buddha image;- Wild animal and plant centers of Banglamung;- Wat Song Metta Wanaram with its conception for worshipping and meditation;- Splendid Glass Viharn at Wat Thep Prasat;- Krom Luang Chumphon Park with Monument and Shrine; and- Wat Luang Pho Ei (or Wat Sattahip) and the account of Luang Pho Ei's life.The content is supported by more than 500 images, taken between 2004 and 2023 plus charts, plans and maps to show the locations of the sites. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Edité par White Lotus Press, 2000
ISBN 10 : 9747534479 ISBN 13 : 9789747534474
Vendeur : Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, Etats-Unis
Etat : Used - Like New. 2000. Paperback. Fine.
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Edité par White Lotus, Bangkok, 2010
ISBN 10 : 9744801581 ISBN 13 : 9789744801586
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Soft Cover. Etat : Near fine. First Edition. This book is the first of two volumes about Thai elephants; the present volume portrays the plight of wild and domesticated elephants in modern Thailand. It shows how domesticated elephants are employed both in the timber industry and in the many elephant camps for tourists around the country. It describes in detail the distinct elephant-keeping traditions of the various ethnic groups in the country that have an association with elephants, namely the Tai-speaking Thai (Central Thai), Southern Thai, Yuan, Tai Yai (Shan), Tai Lue, Tai Yong, Tai Khoen, Lao Isan, Khorat Thai and Phuan; the Mon Khmer-speaking Khmer, Kui, Mon, Khamu, Mpi and Lawap; as well as the SinoTibetan-speaking Karen. It also provides information about the characteristics and status of those quintessentially Thai beasts, the Royal White Elephants. All this is complemented by over 110 illustrations and an extensive bibliography. xvii, 182 pp., 31 b & w illus., 85 b & w pl., biblio. Light soiling of upper edge, otherwise a new/unread copy. Size: 22 x 15 cm.
Edité par Bangkok, White Lotus Press 2001, 2001
Vendeur : Antiquariaat Pieter Judo (De Lezenaar), Hasselt, Belgique
Membre d'association : ILAB
xvi + 190pp. + 161 ills. in colour, 21cm., illustrated softcover, stains of humidity on edges (not affecting the text), else G, X72506.
Edité par White Lotus, Bangkok, 1997
ISBN 10 : 9748434109 ISBN 13 : 9789748434100
Edition originale
Soft Cover. Etat : Near fine. First Edition. This volume describes the diversity of lifestyles and cultures of the mountain peoples. Untouched by commercial development and modern attitudes for decades, most of the tribesmen sustain their age-old traditions. Their natural surroundings are occupied by spirits and genies. Village and house construction, agricultural activities, weddings, child births, sickness, death and many more everyday situations are influenced by spiritual beliefs. This first volume introduces the ethnography and the classification of the hill tribe groups in Vietnam and presents a general overview of the habitation, social structure, government policy, education, health care, swidden farming, opium cultivation, religion and traditional customs. 254 illustrations accompany the text. 166 pp., 80 pp. colour illustr., 4 maps. Top edge of book somewhat soiled, otherwise a new/unread copy. Size: 21 x 15 cm.
Edité par White Lotus, Bangkok, 1998
ISBN 10 : 9748434117 ISBN 13 : 9789748434117
Edition originale
Soft Cover. Etat : Near fine. First Edition. The book deals with the tribal customs and habits of all 50 mountain peoples living in Vietnam. This volume describes the history, costumes and crafts, design of houses and villages, agricultural activities and the economy, society and religious practices of each individual group. The variety of their traditions is shown in 229 illustrations. 216 pp., 72 pp. colour illustr. Top edge of book somewhat soiled, otherwise a new/unread copy. Size: 21 x 15 cm.
Edité par White Lotus Press, Bangkok, 2010
ISBN 10 : 9744801581 ISBN 13 : 9789744801586
Vendeur : Rodney Rogers, Shrewsbury, Royaume-Uni
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Soft cover. Etat : Fine. First edition. Glossy pictorial card cover with flaps. 149 x 210 x 14mm. (xvii) + 182pp. Two sections of glossy b/w photos, plus other photos within text; tables of figures; bibliography. A lovely copy, with no obvious signs of age or use. All our 'Seller Images' show the actual item you will receive.
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Edité par White Lotus, Bangkok, 1997
ISBN 10 : 9748434109 ISBN 13 : 9789748434100
Edition originale
PAPERBACK. First edition. 74pp+132pp, color illustrations octavo paper volumes. isbn vol2 - 9748434117. slight cover wear otherwise very good volumes.
Edité par White Lotus, Bangkok, 2000
ISBN 10 : 9747534479 ISBN 13 : 9789747534474
Edition originale
Soft Cover. Etat : New. First Edition. This first volume describes events in Thailand before the arrival of the Tai, and their history afterwards. It informs about the origin of the Tai race and shows the development of the ethnic Tai people in the context of the various Tai groups, their kingdoms, states and principalities in Asia in general, and in Thailand in particular. It also contains an extensive bibliography and 163 color illustrations. 264 pp., 56 pp. color illus. Size: 21 x 15 cm.
Edité par White Lotus., Thailand., 2011
ISBN 10 : 9744801794 ISBN 13 : 9789744801791
Vendeur : Asia Bookroom ANZAAB/ILAB, Canberra, ACT, Australie
Map, colour photographic illustrations, 298 pages, bibliography, paperback. Ethnic Groups of Cambodia-Profile of Austro-Thai and Sinitic-Speaking Peoples, is the final volume of a compreehensive three-volume work that provides a detailed account of the ethnic groups of Cambodia. All three volumes are lavishly illustrated in colour and contain relevant references. This volume presents each of the three Austronesian- and 10 Tai speaking groups as well as the Chinese people. For each group there is an outline history and descriptions of costumes, crafts, housing, agriculture, society, economy and beliefs. The daily life of these people is revealed in 97 colour illustrations. Further, this volume provides a comprehensive bibliography on ethnic matters that is relevant to all three volumes.
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Edité par White Lotus, Bangkok, 2003
ISBN 10 : 9744800313 ISBN 13 : 9789744800312
Edition originale
Soft Cover. Etat : As New. First Edition. This volume deals with each of the 10 Tibeto-Burma speaking as well as one Sinitic-speaking group. The text is accompanied by 127 color pictures and an ample bibliography is included. 324 pp., 32 pp. colour illustrations. A new/unread copy, covers a little tanned as is common with this publisher's books. Size: 21 x 15 cm.
Edité par White Lotus, Bangkok, 2003
ISBN 10 : 9744800321 ISBN 13 : 9789744800329
Edition originale
Soft Cover. Etat : As New. First Edition. This volume contains reports of early French encounters with ethnic groups as well as more recent studies by professional anthropologists and linguists. The development of national classifications of ethnic groups by the Lao government is presented up to the latest census of 1995. All major ethnic groups are listed according to their languages. Finally, a short introduction to the history of the region as well as an overview of the environment, the agricultural economy, customs and practices of the diverse ethnic composition is outlined. Traditions and customs are portrayed by 169 color illustrations. 205 pp., 48 pp. col. illustr. A new/unread copy with some tanning of covers common with this publisher's books. Size: 21 x 15 cm.
Edité par White Lotus, Bangkok, 2000
ISBN 10 : 9747534487 ISBN 13 : 9789747534481
Edition originale
Soft Cover. Etat : As New. First Edition. This book sketches each of the 30 Tai-speaking groups residing in Thailand: the Thai people of central Thailand, the numerous Lao Isan people of northeastern Thailand, the well-known Lao, Lue, Yuan and Tai Yai of northern Thailand; it also describes the lesser known and smaller groups (Kaleung, Khorat Tai, Lao Ga, Lao Krang, Lao Lom or Tai Dan, Lao Ngaew, Lao Song, Lao Ti, Lao Wieng, Phuan, Phu Tai, Seak, Southern Thai, Tai Bueng, Tai Dam, Tai Gapong, Tai Khoen, Tai Mao, Tai Wang, Tai Ya, Tai Yong, Tai Yor, Tak Bai Thai, Yoy) that are scattered throughout Thailand. The groups are presented with their domestic history, costumes and crafts, design of houses and villages, activities in agriculture and economy, society and religion. 253 pp., 40 pp. includes 115 color illus. A new/unread copy, slight tanning to spine common with this publisher's books. Size: 21 x 15 cm.
Edité par White Lotus, Bangkok, 2003
ISBN 10 : 9744800372 ISBN 13 : 9789744800374
Edition originale
Soft Cover. Etat : As New. First Edition. This volume represents each of the 39 Tai-speaking as well as the two Miao-Yao-speaking and the single Austronesian-speaking groups in Laos. History, costumes and crafts, design of houses and villages, agricultural economy, society and religious practices of each individual group are described and 210 color illustrations are included. 387 pp., 64 pp. col. illustr. A new/unread copy, covers a little tanned as is common with this publisher's books. Size: 21 x 15 cm.
Edité par White Lotus, Bangkok, 2003
ISBN 10 : 9744800364 ISBN 13 : 9789744800367
Edition originale
Soft Cover. Etat : As New. First Edition. This volume outlines the 41 Mon-Khmer-speaking groups of Laos who belong to the Austro-Asiatic language family. The author describes the history, costumes and crafts, design of houses and villages, agricultural economy, society and religious practices of each individual group. The text is supported by 195 color illustrations. 312 pp., 64 pp. col. illustr. A new/unread copy, covers a little tanned as is common with this publisher's books. Size: 21 x 15 cm.
Edité par White Lotus Co Ltd, 2022
ISBN 10 : 974849649X ISBN 13 : 9789748496498
Vendeur : MK BOOK SERVICES, Huntingdon, Royaume-Uni
Soft cover. Etat : New. Uk stock new.
Edité par White Lotus Press, Bangkok, 2012
ISBN 10 : 9744801891 ISBN 13 : 9789744801890
Vendeur : SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : no dj. Elephants in Thailand Vol.3; White Elephants in Thailand and Neighboring Countries, defines the "white elephant", recounts the myths about white elephants in ancient Indian lore(the Jatakas) and their transmission to Southeast Asia, presents reports of early Western travelers on the white elephants stables in Siam and Burma, and finally gives an account of the royal white elephants in contemporary Thailand. The text is complemented by 110 illustrations. Book.
Edité par White Lotus Press, Bangkok, 2012
ISBN 10 : 9744801905 ISBN 13 : 9789744801906
Vendeur : SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : no dj. Volume 2 of our series portrays the association between elephant and man since the dawn of history and the importance of elephants in Thai history. It describes the deep roots of the elephant in my theology, describes the important position of the elephant at court, especially as battle elephant, and provides much information about the employment and usefulness of elephants in daily life in Siam. The text is supported by 90 illustrations, largely from antiquarian sources. The elephant is the national symbol of Thailand. Yet, despite its close association with the people of the country over the centuries and the many services it has rendered to the kings and ordinary men, its very future survival hangs in the balance. Book.
Edité par White Lotus Press, Bangkok, 2011
ISBN 10 : 9744801778 ISBN 13 : 9789744801777
Vendeur : SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : no dj. Ethnic Groups of Cambodia, Introduction and Overview, is the first of a comprehensive three-volume work that provides a detailed account of the ethnic groups of Cambodia. All three volumes are lavishly illustrated in color and contain relevant references. The present volume looks first at the effect of historic events in Southeast Asia on ethnic distribution in Cambodia today. It then presents an overview of these ethnic groups and their linguistic classifications, cultures and traditions and geographic locations. The book also provides detailed population statistics from French colonial times to the latest Population Census of 2008. The text is supported by 91 color illustrations. Book.
Edité par White Lotus Press, Bangkok, 1997
ISBN 10 : 9748434109 ISBN 13 : 9789748434100
Vendeur : SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : no dj. This volume describes the diversity of lifestyles and cultures of the mountain peoples. Untouched by commercial development and modern attitudes for decades, most of the tribesmen sustain their traditions. Their natural surroundings are occupied by spirits and genies. Village and house construction, agricultural activities, weddings, child births, sickness, death and many more everyday situations are influenced by spiritual beliefs. This first volume introduces the ethnography and the classification of the hill tribe groups in Vietnam and presents a general overview of the habitation, social structure, government policy, education, health care, swidden farming, opium cultivation, religion and traditional customs. 254 illustrations accompany the text. Book.
Edité par White Lotus Press, Bangkok, 1998
ISBN 10 : 9748434117 ISBN 13 : 9789748434117
Vendeur : SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : no dj. The book deals with the tribal customs and habits of all 50 mountain peoples living in Vietnam. This volume describes the history, costumes and crafts, design of houses and villages, agricultural activities and the economy, society and religious practices of each individual group. The variety of their traditions is shown in 229 illustrations. Book.
Edité par White Lotus Press, Bangkok, 2011
ISBN 10 : 9744801786 ISBN 13 : 9789744801784
Vendeur : SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : no dj. Ethnic Groups of Cambodia, Profile of Austro-Asiatic-Speaking Peoples,is the second of a comprehensive three-volume work that gives a detailed account of the ethnic groups of Cambodia. All three volumes are lavishly illustrated in color and contain relevant references. The present volume provides individual sketches of each of the 23 Mon-Khmer-speaking groups. These include historical background and descriptions of costumes, crafts, house and village designs, agriculture and economy, society and religion. There are fascinating glimpses of remote and rarely seen ethnic groups and description of rapidly disappearing traditions. Ninety-seven color illustrations provide portraits of these groups. Book.
Soft cover. Etat : New. Charming Hinterland of Pattaya, The Visiting Twelve Cultural and Fascinating Places PRINT Bangkok, 2024 WL CODE E22761 SIZE 172 pp., illustr. in b/w, 145 x 210 mm pbk. BOOK WEIGHT 0.300 Kg PACKING WEIGHT 0.200 Kg.
Soft cover. Etat : Good. Chanthaburi Chanthaburi By: Schliesinger, Joachim Ancient, Multiethnic and Significant Municipality in Southeastern Thailand PRINT Bangkok, 2022 WL CODE E22742 SIZE 154 pp., illus. in B & W, 148 x 208 mm pbk. BOOK WEIGHT 0.200 Kg PACKING WEIGHT 0.200 Kg.
Soft cover. Etat : New. Mon Dvaravati Culture in Eastern Thailand Ancient Mon Sites in the Bang Pakong River Basin PRINT Bangkok, 2024 WL CODE PRINT Bangkok, 2024 WL CODE E22762 SIZE 263 pp., illustr., 150 x 210 mm pbk. BOOK WEIGHT 0.480 Kg PACKING WEIGHT 0.200 Kg SIZE 263 pp., illustr., 150 x 210 mm pbk. BOOK WEIGHT 0.480 Kg PACKING WEIGHT 0.200 Kg.
Date d'édition : 2022
Vendeur : SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Good. Kingdom of Phaniat and the Chong People, The Kingdom of Phaniat and the Chong People, The By: Schliesinger, Joachim An Early Port City State in Modern Eastern Thailand The Kingdom of Phaniat and the Chang People - An Early Port City State in Modern Eastern Thailand is a study about the almost unknown ancient Kingdom of Phaniat, which was founded by a colony of Khmer people in the early 7th centrury AD, during the Chenla period, in the region of modern Eastern Thailand, close to present-day city of Chanthaburi. Archaeological finds and dating of building materials have shown that the ancient Phaniat sie harbors the oldest pure Khmer settlement ruins in the territory of modern Thailand. Inscriptions and artifacts found in the greater area of Chanthaburi city, and the lack of any Mon Dvaravati artifacts in the entire southern region of Eastern Thailand, indicate a flourishing coastal city-state, ruled by Khmer people but with a population base of Pearic-speaking Chong people who are still settling in the area today. Providing the political, ethnical, religious and social concept of Phaniat, the larger historical context is described and explained, in which the tiny kingdom was embedded in the region of Southeast Asia at that time in history. The text is embellished with some photos and drawings PRINT Bangkok, 2022 WL CODE E22739 SIZE 156 pp. in illus., 145 x 205 mm, pbk. BOOK WEIGHT 0.250 Kg PACKING WEIGHT 0.200 Kg.
Edité par White Lotus Co Ltd, 2022
ISBN 10 : 9748496600 ISBN 13 : 9789748496603
Vendeur : MK BOOK SERVICES, Huntingdon, Royaume-Uni
Soft cover. Etat : New. Uk stock New.
Edité par White Lotus Press, 2003
ISBN 10 : 9744800321 ISBN 13 : 9789744800329
Vendeur : LiLi - La Liberté des Livres, CANEJAN, France
Etat : very good. l'article peut presenter de tres legers signes d'usure. vendeur professionnel; envoi soigne en 24/48h.
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Edité par White Lotus Press, Bangkok, 2001
ISBN 10 : 9747534487 ISBN 13 : 9789747534481
Vendeur : SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : no dj. This book sketches each of the 30 Tai-speaking groups residing in Thailand: the Thai people of central Thailand, the numerous Lao Isan people of northeastern Thailand, the well-known Lao, Lue, Yuan and Tai Yai of northern Thailand; it also describes the lesser known and smaller groups (Kaleung, Khorat Tai, Lao Ga, Lao Krang, Lao Lom or Tai Dan, Lao Ngaew, Lao Song, Lao Ti, Lao Wieng, Phuan, Phu Tai, Seak, Southern Thai, Tai Bueng, Tai Dam, Tai Gapong, Tai Khoen, Tai Mao, Tai Wang, Tai Ya, Tai Yong, Tai Yor, Tak Bai Thai, Yoy) that are scattered throughout Thailand. The groups are presented with their domestic history, costumes and crafts, design of houses and villages, activities in agriculture and economy, society and religion. The text is supported by 115 color illustrations. Book.
Edité par White Lotus Press, Bangkok, 2003
ISBN 10 : 9744800372 ISBN 13 : 9789744800374
Vendeur : SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : no dj. This volume represents each of the 39 Tai-speaking as well as the two Miao-Yao-speaking and the single Austronesian-speaking groups in Laos. History, costumes and crafts, design of houses and villages, agricultural economy, society and religious practices of each individual group are described and 210 color illustrations are included. Book.