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The Dragon and the Lotus

The Dragon and the Lotus

Garstin, Crosbie

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Fiction AnthologiesSoutheast AsiaSoutheast Asian History

ISBN10: 1025491963
ISBN13: 9781025491967
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Dragon and the Lotus is a vibrant and evocative travel memoir that chronicles Crosbie Garstin's journey through Southeast Asia in the late 1920s. Focusing primarily on the regions of Indochina, including Vietnam and Siam, the narrative offers a detailed exploration of a world on the cusp of significant change. Garstin, known for his keen observational skills and lyrical prose, captures the essence of the landscapes, from the bustling river markets to the ancient, vine-choked ruins of Angkor Wat.

The book blends personal anecdote with historical context, providing readers with a vivid window into the cultural traditions, religious practices, and everyday life of the local populations. Through Garstin's eyes, the Dragon of the Annamese empire and the Lotus of Buddhist tradition come to life, offering a colonial-era perspective that is both a literary adventure and a valuable historical document. The work serves as an important record for those interested in the history of Southeast Asian exploration and the enduring allure of the East. Its rich descriptions and engaging narrative style make The Dragon and the Lotus a classic example of early 20th-century travel literature.

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