Malay Sketches (1895)

By Frank Athelstane Swettenham

Book Overview

Malay Sketches is a book written by Frank Athelstane Swettenham and published in 1895. The book is a collection of short stories and essays that provide a vivid and detailed picture of life in colonial Malaya during the late 19th century. The stories are based on Swettenham's personal experiences and observations during his time as a colonial administrator in Malaya. The book covers a wide range of topics including the culture, traditions, and beliefs of the Malay people, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the region's natural resources. The stories are written in a descriptive and engaging style that captures the unique atmosphere of the region and its people. Overall, Malay Sketches is a fascinating and insightful look at a period of history that is often overlooked in Western literature.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: 1164182633
• ISBN13: 9781164182634
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"