In A Corner Of Asia: Being Tales And Impressions Of Men And Things In The Malay Peninsula (1899)

By Hugh Clifford

Book Overview

In A Corner of Asia is a collection of tales and impressions of men and things in the Malay Peninsula, written by Hugh Charles Clifford and published in 1899. The book is a travelogue that provides an insight into the life and culture of the people of the Malay Peninsula, their customs, traditions, and beliefs. The author, who was a British colonial administrator in the region, describes his experiences and encounters with the locals, their daily routines, and their interactions with the British colonial authorities. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of life in the Malay Peninsula, such as religion, politics, and social customs. The author's writing style is vivid and engaging, making the book a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Southeast Asia.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165540908
• ISBN13: 9781165540907
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"