Project Gutenberg 2008-12-05 Public domain in the USA. 212 Richings, Emily Through the Malay Archipelago "Through the Malay Archipelago" by Emily Richings is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work details Richings' explorations of the exotic landscapes and cultures found throughout the islands of the Malay Archipelago, particularly Java. The author paints vivid images of the lush environment, the intricacies of local life, and the historical significance of the regions she visits, offering insights into the beauty and complexity of this tropical paradise. The beginning of the narrative immerses readers in the allure of the Far East as the author reflects on the journey towards the tropical islands. Richings describes the enchanting sights and sounds of the ocean, invoking a sense of adventure and discovery. She introduces the reader to Java, detailing its vibrant scenery, unique flora and fauna, and rich heritage, while hinting at deeper themes of aspiration and the search for beauty and understanding in diverse cultures. The initial passages set a poetic tone, laying the groundwork for a detailed exploration of the lush landscapes and intricate customs that characterize this fascinating part of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Malay Archipelago -- Description and travel DS Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 383554 383561 2024-09-11T13:11:14.158728 2023-09-12T06:58:06.289366 text/html text/html 384857 2021-01-04T11:42:43 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 218220 2021-01-04T11:42:43 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 230595 2024-09-11T13:11:19.421673 application/epub+zip 233688 2024-09-11T13:11:15.151731 application/epub+zip 227444 2024-09-11T13:11:14.682719 application/epub+zip 349404 2024-09-11T13:11:23.295694 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313556 2024-09-11T13:11:18.959663 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307213 2022-09-12T14:33:41.270241 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 354675 354703 2024-09-11T13:11:13.736734 2023-09-12T06:58:05.901362 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 354447 2021-01-04T11:42:43 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 141492 2021-01-04T11:42:43 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 354453 2021-01-04T11:42:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 141423 2021-01-04T11:42:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19266 2024-09-11T13:11:23.436649 application/rdf+xml 16312 2024-09-11T13:11:14.764708 image/jpeg 2112 2024-09-11T13:11:14.722696 image/jpeg 224028 2024-09-11T13:11:14.194725 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