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LoC No.: 05007554
Title: A thousand miles on an elephant in the Shan States
Original Publication: London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1890.
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, Brian Wilson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "A Thousand Miles on an Elephant in the Shan States" by Holt S. Hallett is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This account chronicles the author’s journey through the Shan States and surrounding regions in pursuit of establishing the most efficient railway route connecting Burma with southwestern China. The narrative likely explores the cultures, landscapes, and peoples encountered along the way, providing a window into the lesser-known areas of Southeast Asia during that time. The opening of the book introduces the protagonist, Hallett, and his companion, Dr. Cushing, as they prepare for their expedition. They set off from Shoaygoon, organizing their supplies and elephants while encountering various challenges, including unreliable transportation and the quirks of their local staff. As they traverse the landscape, Hallett reflects on the region’s geography, ethnology, and the significance of their journey in the context of European commerce and colonial interests. This sets the stage for a rich exploration of the interplay between adventure, discovery, and cultural observation that will likely unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hallett, Holt S. (Holt Samuel), 1841-1911
EBook No.: 73607
Published: May 12, 2024
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Thailand -- Description and travel
Subject: Laos -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05007554
Title: A thousand miles on an elephant in the Shan States
Original Publication: London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1890.
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, Brian Wilson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "A Thousand Miles on an Elephant in the Shan States" by Holt S. Hallett is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This account chronicles the author’s journey through the Shan States and surrounding regions in pursuit of establishing the most efficient railway route connecting Burma with southwestern China. The narrative likely explores the cultures, landscapes, and peoples encountered along the way, providing a window into the lesser-known areas of Southeast Asia during that time. The opening of the book introduces the protagonist, Hallett, and his companion, Dr. Cushing, as they prepare for their expedition. They set off from Shoaygoon, organizing their supplies and elephants while encountering various challenges, including unreliable transportation and the quirks of their local staff. As they traverse the landscape, Hallett reflects on the region’s geography, ethnology, and the significance of their journey in the context of European commerce and colonial interests. This sets the stage for a rich exploration of the interplay between adventure, discovery, and cultural observation that will likely unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hallett, Holt S. (Holt Samuel), 1841-1911
EBook No.: 73607
Published: May 12, 2024
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Thailand -- Description and travel
Subject: Laos -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.