Project Gutenberg 2008-12-18 Public domain in the USA. 241 Reid, Thomas H. Across the Equator: A Holiday Trip in Java Produced by a Project Gutenberg volunteer from digital material generously made available by the Internet Archive "Across the Equator: A Holiday Trip in Java" by Thomas H. Reid is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book details the author's experiences and observations during his holiday in Java, focusing on the island's scenic beauty, culture, and colonial history, while also offering practical insights for potential travelers. By chronicling his journey from Batavia through various regions, the author provides readers with an engaging glimpse into the charms and challenges of exploring this Dutch colony. At the start of the narrative, the author expresses surprise at the lack of British interest in visiting Java, despite its proximity to Singapore and the allure of its natural beauty and archaeological wonders. Reid recounts his crossing from Singapore to Batavia, describing the impressive landscape and the efficient port arrangements he encountered on arrival. The narrative reflects a mixture of admiration for Java's charm and a critique of colonial life, with a particular emphasis on the efficient management practices of the Dutch compared to British ports. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, the opening portion sets the stage for a rich exploration of Java's landscape, its people, and its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Java (Indonesia) -- Description and travel Java (Indonesia) -- History DS Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 164759 164744 2024-09-12T03:49:45.766070 2023-09-12T07:35:32.035935 text/html text/html 163610 2021-01-04T12:47:28 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 919670 2021-01-04T12:47:28 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 974478 2024-09-12T03:49:51.677060 application/epub+zip 975509 2024-09-12T03:49:47.788058 application/epub+zip 123783 2024-09-12T03:49:46.526080 application/epub+zip 1221485 2024-09-12T03:49:54.334002 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1205812 2024-09-12T03:49:50.517070 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226533 2022-09-12T15:29:17.051651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142975 142870 2024-09-12T03:49:45.285087 2023-09-12T07:35:31.616921 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 142732 2021-01-04T12:47:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 56491 2021-01-04T12:47:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 142744 2021-01-04T12:47:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 56416 2021-01-04T12:47:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19701 2024-09-12T03:49:54.468018 application/rdf+xml 17970 2024-09-12T03:49:46.888078 image/jpeg 3970 2024-09-12T03:49:46.708138 image/jpeg 997145 2024-09-12T03:49:45.829131 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