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LoC No.: 01006067
Title:
The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe
Being Sketches of the Domestic and Religious Rites and Ceremonies of the Siamese
Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe" by Ernest Young is a collection of sketches focused on the domestic and religious rites and ceremonies of the Siamese, written in the late 19th century. This work emerges from the author's extensive firsthand observations during his years of residence in Bangkok, offering readers insights into the cultural fabric of Siam. The book vividly explores various aspects of Siamese life, including the social dynamics, customs, and religious practices of the people. At the start of the book, the author introduces Bangkok, portrayed as the "Venice of the East," and provides a historical backdrop regarding the transition of the capital from Ayuthia. Young describes the bustling street life, populated predominantly by the working Chinese, amidst the vibrant chaos of vendors, priests, and local characters. This section paints a lively picture of the sights, sounds, and smells of the city while hinting at the cultural nuances that will be explored further in the book, including domestic life, marriage customs, and religious ceremonies, all interwoven with the author's keen observations and engaging narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Young, Ernest, 1869-1952
Illustrator: Norbury, Edwin A. (Edwin Arthur), 1849-1918
EBook No.: 48111
Published: Jan 30, 2015
Downloads: 142
Language: English
Subject: Thailand -- Social life and customs
Subject: Thailand -- Religious life and customs
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01006067
Title:
The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe
Being Sketches of the Domestic and Religious Rites and Ceremonies of the Siamese
Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Diane Monico, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe" by Ernest Young is a collection of sketches focused on the domestic and religious rites and ceremonies of the Siamese, written in the late 19th century. This work emerges from the author's extensive firsthand observations during his years of residence in Bangkok, offering readers insights into the cultural fabric of Siam. The book vividly explores various aspects of Siamese life, including the social dynamics, customs, and religious practices of the people. At the start of the book, the author introduces Bangkok, portrayed as the "Venice of the East," and provides a historical backdrop regarding the transition of the capital from Ayuthia. Young describes the bustling street life, populated predominantly by the working Chinese, amidst the vibrant chaos of vendors, priests, and local characters. This section paints a lively picture of the sights, sounds, and smells of the city while hinting at the cultural nuances that will be explored further in the book, including domestic life, marriage customs, and religious ceremonies, all interwoven with the author's keen observations and engaging narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Young, Ernest, 1869-1952
Illustrator: Norbury, Edwin A. (Edwin Arthur), 1849-1918
EBook No.: 48111
Published: Jan 30, 2015
Downloads: 142
Language: English
Subject: Thailand -- Social life and customs
Subject: Thailand -- Religious life and customs
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.