Adventures of two youths in a journey to Siam and Java : with descriptions of Cochin-China, Cambodia, Sumatra and the Malay Archipelago



Digitised Book 216.73.216.191 (0)

1881

Adventures of two youths in a journey to Siam and Java : with descriptions of Cochin-China, Cambodia, Sumatra and the Malay Archipelago

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A work dedicated to young readers, the book provides a narrative account of Siam, Java, Cochin China, Cambodia, and other countries in the Malay Archipelago as seen through the eyes of two fictitious young travellers, Frank and Fred. It describes the cities, temples, people, manners and customs of these countries, together with extensive notes on matters of general interest to young readers, such as details of progress of naval architecture, submarine operations and the adventures of Marco Polo.

Subjects

Southeast Asia--Description and travel Thailand--Description and travel Cambodia--Description and travel

Categories

Geography and Travels IndoChina Malay archipelago Places of interest

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Title
Adventures of two youths in a journey to Siam and Java : with descriptions of Cochin-China, Cambodia, Sumatra and the Malay Archipelago
Creators
  • Knox, Thomas Wallace, 1835-1896
Subject
  • Southeast Asia--Description and travel
  • Thailand--Description and travel
  • Cambodia--Description and travel
Publisher
  • Harper, 1881
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1881
Digital Description
application/pdf, 76693 KB, 802 p. ; ill.
Table of Contents
  • Departure from Saigon-visiting a Chinese junk -- ch. VII. The wonderful story of Marco Polo -- ch. VIII. Arrival in Siam-First day in Bangkok -- ch. IX. Temples at Bangkok-The founder of Buddhism -- ch. X. Ascending the Menam, from Bangkok to Ayuthia --ch. XI. Visiting the Prince of the Elephants-Ayuthia-Something about crocodiles -- ch. XII. Stories of elephant-hunting-Scenes of the chase -- ch. XIII. Bang-pa-in to Bangkok- Studies in natural history and botany -- ch. XIV. The King in his state barge-Betel and tobacco -- ch. XV. Women, hair-cutting, and slavery -- ch. XVI. Cremation in Siam-Trade, taxes, and birds -- ch. XVII. Presentation to the King-Dinner at the Palace -- ch. XVIII. The white elephant-Visit to the second King of Siam -- ch. XIX. Leaving Siam-Life under the ocean wave -- ch. XX. Light under water-Pearl-fishing and turtle-hunting -- ch. XXI. Incidents of a sea-voyage-Singapore -- ch. XXII. Sights and scenes in Singapore -- ch. XXIII. Crossing the Equator- Adventure with Malay pirates -- ch. XXIV. Sumatra and its peculiarities- Snakes and Orang-outangs -- ch. XXV. Arrival in Java-Sights and scenes in Batavia -- ch. XXVI. Batavia to Buitenzorg-Tropical scenes-Birds of Paradise -- ch. XXVII. A chapter on political economy-the Dutch culture system in Java -- ch. XXVIII. Rice culture in Java-Military and social matters -- ch. XXIX. A post ride in Java-From Buitenzorg to Bandong -- ch. XXX. Visiting a tea plantation- Preparation of tea -- ch. XXXI. Eastern Java, Lombock, Timor, and the Aru Islands -- ch. XXXII. Wanderings in the Malay Archipelago-Good-bye.
Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2005.