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The Gems of the East: Sixteen Thousand Miles of Research Travel Among Wild and Tame Tribes of Enchanting Islands 1904

The Gems of the East: Sixteen Thousand Miles of Research Travel Among Wild and Tame Tribes of Enchanting Islands 1904

Landor, A. Henry Savage

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AnthropologyTravel WritingAncient History General

ISBN10: 1417976683
ISBN13: 9781417976683
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2004
Pages: 684
Weight: 2.18
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Gems of the East: Sixteen Thousand Miles of Research Travel Among Wild and Tame Tribes of Enchanting Islands 1904 is a travelogue written by A. Henry Savage Landor. The book recounts Landor's journey through various islands in the East, including Java, Bali, Borneo, and the Philippines, where he conducted research on the cultures and customs of the local tribes. Throughout the book, Landor describes his encounters with both wild and tame tribes, and provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, flora, and fauna of each island. He also shares his experiences with the locals, including his interactions with the sultans and other rulers of the region. The Gems of the East is a fascinating and informative account of Landor's travels, and provides readers with a unique insight into the cultures and traditions of the East during the early 20th century. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and sketches, which further enhance the reader's understanding of the places and people that Landor encountered on his journey.With Numerous Illustrations, Diagrams, Plans, and Map by the Author.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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