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A Thousand Miles on an Elephant in the Shan States
Hardcover
Nature WritingSoutheast AsiaSoutheast Asian History
ISBN13: 9781023561501
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 450
Weight: 1.77
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Embark on a remarkable journey through 19th-century Southeast Asia with Holt S. Hallett's A thousand miles on an elephant in the Shan States. This captivating travelogue offers a rare glimpse into the landscapes and cultures of the Shan States and Laos.
Experience the thrill of exploration as Hallett recounts his adventures, traversing vast distances with elephants through challenging terrain. Discover detailed observations of the region's natural history, geography, and the lives of its inhabitants. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to delve into a bygone era, witnessing firsthand accounts of a world vastly different from our own. Perfect for enthusiasts of travel writing, Southeast Asian history, and those fascinated by the age of exploration. Discover a timeless narrative that bridges the gap between past and present.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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