Project Gutenberg 2009-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 300 Wildman, Rounsevelle 1864 1901 99001505 Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines Baboo's good tiger -- Baboo's pirates -- How we played Robinson Crusoe -- The sarong -- The kris -- The white rajah of Borneo -- Amok! -- Lepas's revenge -- King Solomon's mines -- Busuk -- A crocodile hunt -- A New Year's Day in Malaya -- In the burst of the southwest monsoon -- A pig hunt on Mount Ophir -- In the court of Johore -- In the Golden Chersonese -- A fight with Illanum pirates. Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Tales of the Malayan Coast" by Rounsevelle Wildman is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The author draws upon his experiences as a U.S. consul in the region, depicting the vibrant cultures and adventures of the Malayan coast, as well as the lives of both the local inhabitants and the expatriates. The stories span various themes of adventure and exploration, often featuring characters such as Baboo, a mischievous young boy whose antics provide insight into the unique lifestyle of the area. At the start of the work, the narrative introduces Baboo, the four-year-old son of Aboo Din, who goes on an unexpected adventure involving a sleeping tiger in the dense jungle near his home. The story unfolds with the panic that ensues when Baboo goes missing, leading his father and others to search for him. Filled with a blend of humor and tension, the opening section highlights Baboo's resilience and daring spirit as he navigates the jungle, ultimately revealing a whimsical twist regarding his encounter with the tiger. The stories, rooted in the rich tapestry of Malayan life, promise a captivating mix of wonder, danger, and cultural insights, appealing to readers interested in adventurous tales set in exotic locales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Philippines -- Fiction Malaya -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography Browsing: Fiction 384763 383965 2024-09-12T05:26:09.093786 2023-09-12T09:01:03.746861 text/html text/html 376997 2009-01-12T07:41:08 text/html 691682 2009-01-12T07:41:08 text/html application/zip 804614 2024-09-12T05:26:18.322678 application/epub+zip 804788 2024-09-12T05:26:11.902693 application/epub+zip 213620 2024-09-12T05:26:10.345716 application/epub+zip 1051381 2024-09-12T05:26:22.870657 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 874680 2024-09-12T05:26:16.991706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332955 2022-09-13T04:50:43.170659 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318009 317800 2024-09-12T05:26:07.962715 2023-09-12T09:01:02.651835 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 317856 2009-01-12T07:41:08 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 126164 2009-01-12T07:41:08 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 317860 2009-01-12T07:41:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 126129 2009-01-12T07:41:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20701 2024-09-12T05:26:23.118659 application/rdf+xml 11563 2024-09-12T05:26:10.727680 image/jpeg 3029 2024-09-12T05:26:10.536758 image/jpeg 749167 2024-09-12T05:26:09.153757 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