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A Civil Servant In Burma (1913)

A Civil Servant In Burma (1913)

White, Herbert Thirkell

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ISBN10: 1164189905
ISBN13: 9781164189909
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Civil Servant in Burma is a memoir written by Herbert Thirkell White, a British civil servant who served in Burma during the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of White's experiences while working as a district officer in various parts of Burma, including Mandalay, Rangoon, and Myitkyina. White's memoir offers a vivid portrayal of the social and political landscape of Burma during the colonial period, including the complex relationships between the British colonial administration, the local Burmese population, and the various ethnic groups that inhabited the region. The book also provides insight into the daily life of a British civil servant in Burma, including the challenges of managing a district, dealing with local officials and villagers, and navigating the complex cultural and linguistic landscape of the region. Overall, A Civil Servant in Burma is a fascinating and informative account of a bygone era, offering readers a unique perspective on the history and culture of Burma during the early 20th century.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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