Author: Rachel Wheatcroft
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burma
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Siam and Cambodia in Pen and Pastel
Author: Rachel Wheatcroft
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burma
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burma
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Siam and Cambodia in Pens and Pastel
Author: Rachel Wheatcroft
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burma
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burma
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Siam And Cambodia In Pen And Pastel With Excursions And China And Burma
Author: Wheatcroft Rachel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788121200530
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The variegated religious and material culture of Thailand, Cambodia and adjacent countries in the Far East always evoke great interest in the minds of the students of human civilization. Since the time of the World War II (1939-1945), these countries have undergone great changes outwardly, i.e. in technology and economic conditions, in social customs and manners, and above all in political identity, but the spirit of the civilization of the region has remained almost unchanged till today. The present work which has no pretention to be a research work on the history and culture of the countries described herein, is a descriptive account with narratives of the author s travels chiefly in Thailand (Siam) and Cambodia along with some excursing in China and Burma, written in an inimitable language and style by an artist. The work covers the whole socio-cultural scene of the region, especially the wonderful example of its architecture and sculpture. The author presents most fascinating descriptions of some local ceremonies and festivals which he witnessed during his travels. The author, during his travels, drew numerous sketches, some of which have been included in the book. The sketches are masterpieces of art and are, at lest of equal importance with the text.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788121200530
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The variegated religious and material culture of Thailand, Cambodia and adjacent countries in the Far East always evoke great interest in the minds of the students of human civilization. Since the time of the World War II (1939-1945), these countries have undergone great changes outwardly, i.e. in technology and economic conditions, in social customs and manners, and above all in political identity, but the spirit of the civilization of the region has remained almost unchanged till today. The present work which has no pretention to be a research work on the history and culture of the countries described herein, is a descriptive account with narratives of the author s travels chiefly in Thailand (Siam) and Cambodia along with some excursing in China and Burma, written in an inimitable language and style by an artist. The work covers the whole socio-cultural scene of the region, especially the wonderful example of its architecture and sculpture. The author presents most fascinating descriptions of some local ceremonies and festivals which he witnessed during his travels. The author, during his travels, drew numerous sketches, some of which have been included in the book. The sketches are masterpieces of art and are, at lest of equal importance with the text.
Siam and Cambodia
Author: Rachel Wheatcroft
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Literature of Travel and Exploration
Author: Jennifer Speake
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135456631
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 1425
Book Description
Containing more than 600 entries, this valuable resource presents all aspects of travel writing. There are entries on places and routes (Afghanistan, Black Sea, Egypt, Gobi Desert, Hawaii, Himalayas, Italy, Northwest Passage, Samarkand, Silk Route, Timbuktu), writers (Isabella Bird, Ibn Battuta, Bruce Chatwin, Gustave Flaubert, Mary Kingsley, Walter Ralegh, Wilfrid Thesiger), methods of transport and types of journey (balloon, camel, grand tour, hunting and big game expeditions, pilgrimage, space travel and exploration), genres (buccaneer narratives, guidebooks, New World chronicles, postcards), companies and societies (East India Company, Royal Geographical Society, Society of Dilettanti), and issues and themes (censorship, exile, orientalism, and tourism). For a full list of entries and contributors, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Literature of Travel and Exploration: An Encyclopedia website.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135456631
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 1425
Book Description
Containing more than 600 entries, this valuable resource presents all aspects of travel writing. There are entries on places and routes (Afghanistan, Black Sea, Egypt, Gobi Desert, Hawaii, Himalayas, Italy, Northwest Passage, Samarkand, Silk Route, Timbuktu), writers (Isabella Bird, Ibn Battuta, Bruce Chatwin, Gustave Flaubert, Mary Kingsley, Walter Ralegh, Wilfrid Thesiger), methods of transport and types of journey (balloon, camel, grand tour, hunting and big game expeditions, pilgrimage, space travel and exploration), genres (buccaneer narratives, guidebooks, New World chronicles, postcards), companies and societies (East India Company, Royal Geographical Society, Society of Dilettanti), and issues and themes (censorship, exile, orientalism, and tourism). For a full list of entries and contributors, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Literature of Travel and Exploration: An Encyclopedia website.
Commercial Travelers' Guide to the Far East
Author: United States. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Publisher:
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Category : East Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : East Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
The Statesman's Year-Book
Author: M. Epstein
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230270751
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1492
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230270751
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1492
Book Description
The classic reference work that provides annually updated information on the countries of the world.
Orientalia
Author:
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Category : Middle Eastern philology
Languages : en
Pages : 708
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Publisher:
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Category : Middle Eastern philology
Languages : en
Pages : 708
Book Description
Nineteenth Century and After
Author:
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Category : English periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 980
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Publisher:
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Category : English periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 980
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The Geographical Journal
Author:
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Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description