Project Gutenberg 2006-11-16 Public domain in the USA. 79 Koorevaar, A. In en om Java's Paradijs De Aarde en haar Volken, 1907 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ "In en om Java's Paradijs" by A. Koorevaar is a travelogue written during the early 20th century. The book explores the enchanting Tengger region of East Java, renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. Through its detailed descriptions and vivid imagery, the text immerses readers in a land steeped in mystery, marked by volcanic features, traditional customs, and subtropical flora, offering both a historical overview and contemporary insights into the area. The narrative unfolds with a journey to the highlands of Tengger, particularly to the sanatorium of Tosari, which has long been a health retreat for both locals and visitors. Koorevaar vividly depicts the topography, including the majestic Bromo volcano and the surrounding areas, while reflecting on the region's indigenous inhabitants and their unique traditions, including the annual offering to the gods. The author captures the transformative experience of visitors to the sanatorium while weaving in tales of past exploration, offering rich anecdotes about the evolving perceptions of the Tengger landscape. As the story progresses, readers gain an appreciation for both the natural wonders of Java and its cultural significance, culminating in a reflection on the interplay between nature, spirituality, and community within this captivating paradise. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nl Java (Indonesia) -- Description and travel Copenhagen (Denmark) -- Description and travel DL DS Text De Aarde en haar Volken Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 73320 73307 2024-09-08T13:50:01.543084 2023-09-09T05:53:49.665512 text/html text/html 68727 2006-11-16T13:17:20 text/html 448159 2006-11-16T13:17:22 text/html application/zip 525022 2024-09-08T13:50:06.160595 application/epub+zip 523907 2024-09-08T13:50:03.594604 application/epub+zip 78998 2024-09-08T13:50:02.380076 application/epub+zip 633336 2024-09-08T13:50:07.980580 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 621616 2024-09-08T13:50:05.302570 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 191030 2022-09-09T11:28:21.369856 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 57499 57409 2024-09-08T13:50:01.168102 2023-09-09T05:53:49.345507 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 57335 2006-11-16T13:17:18 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 23460 2006-11-16T13:17:22 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 18305 2024-09-08T13:50:08.109547 application/rdf+xml 15905 2024-09-08T13:50:02.720095 image/jpeg 4135 2024-09-08T13:50:02.550071 image/jpeg 503061 2024-09-08T13:50:01.578102 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog