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In Court And Kampong: Being Tales And Sketches Of Native Life In The Malay Peninsula

In Court And Kampong: Being Tales And Sketches Of Native Life In The Malay Peninsula

Clifford, Hugh

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AnthropologyFiction AnthologiesSoutheast Asian History

ISBN10: 1162972610
ISBN13: 9781162972619
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In Court And Kampong: Being Tales And Sketches Of Native Life In The Malay Peninsula is a book written by Hugh Clifford. The book is a collection of stories and sketches that depict the life of the native people in the Malay Peninsula. The author, who was a British colonial administrator in the region, draws on his experiences and observations to provide readers with a vivid and insightful portrayal of the culture and customs of the Malay people. The stories and sketches cover a range of topics, including courtship, marriage, family life, religion, and politics. The book is written in a lively and engaging style that captures the reader's attention from the very first page. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Malay Peninsula, or for those who simply enjoy a good story.Sir Hugh Clifford (1866-1941), Colonial Administrator, Was British Resident In Pahang At The Time This Book Was Published. Author Gives Idea Of The Lives Led By The Aboriginal Tribes Sakai And Semang In Malaya. The Conditions Of Life Of Which I Write, More Especially In Those Sketches And Tales Which Deal With Native Society In An Independent Malay State, Are Rapidly Passing Away.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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