Some Notes on Java and Its Administration by the Dutch (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Boys, Henry Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330529901 ISBN 13: 9781330529904

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

This book offers a captivating exploration of Java's rich history and culture from the arrival of Hindu settlers through Dutch colonization to the present day. Its detailed examination of the island's land system, social structure, and religious traditions provides a nuanced understanding of Javanese society. The author delves into the influence of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs, the impact of Islam, and the enduring legacy of the Dutch colonial period. Through the lens of travelogues, official reports, and historical accounts, this book illuminates Java's unique position in the global tapestry, shedding light on the complexities of its past and present. It invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery, uncovering the hidden depths of this captivating land.

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Excerpt from Some Notes on Java and Its Administration by the Dutch

Museum after our arrival in England to get at the best books which have been written on this most interesting Dutch possession.

From the day when, passing through the straits of Lombok, between the two mighty peaks of Lombok and Bali, we found ourselves within the great volcanic girdle which encircles the Malay Archi pelago, until we left Batavia on our way to Singapore, we never ceased to wish that every day which was available might be extended to a month, and that many a friend whom we had left in India could be brought to our side to share in the very thorough enjoyment which our visit to the beautiful region secured for us.

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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Some Notes on Java and Its Administration by the Dutch

At Sydney in the spring of 1889 A. D., while I was negotiating a passage to England for my wife and myself via China and Japan, an opportunity unexpectedly offered itself of visiting Java en route to Hong Kong. We did not let the chance slip, and at once, as became globe trotters, searched the booksellers' shops for anything which might enable us, on reaching the island, to pose before our fellow-travellers as experts in the matter of "Krises" and connoisseurs in coffee.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1330529901
• ISBN 13: 9781330529904
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 109
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