An anecdotal history of old times in Singapore : (with portraits and illustrations) from the foundation of the settlements under the Honourable the East India Company, on February 6th, 1819, to the transfer of the Colonial Office as part of the colonial possessions of the Crown on April 1st, 1867. Vol. I

About the Book

This is the first volume of a two volume compilation of articles on Singapore, first published in the Singapore Free Press. They have been revised and edited and are arranged in chronological order from 1511-1843 with some reprints from the writings of Crawfurd, Logan, Braddell and others. Topics include the founding of Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles and its development, the Raffles Institution and education, the political, social, economic and religious conditions during the period, commercial establishments, various personalities in government, administration and business.