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About Perak (1893)

About Perak (1893)

Swettenham, Frank Athelstane

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesSoutheast Asian History

ISBN10: 1168967449
ISBN13: 9781168967442
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 86
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
About Perak is a book written by Frank Athelstane Swettenham in 1893. It is a comprehensive account of the author's experiences as a British colonial administrator in the state of Perak, Malaysia. The book provides a detailed description of the geography, history, and culture of Perak, as well as its political and economic systems during the late 19th century. Swettenham's personal observations and insights into the local customs and traditions make this book an important historical document that sheds light on the colonial period in Malaysia. The author also discusses the challenges he faced while serving as the Resident of Perak, including the conflicts between the Malay rulers and the Chinese tin miners. Overall, About Perak is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Malaysia during the colonial era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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