In het rijk van Siameezen en Maleiers by Hans Morgenthaler
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"In het rijk van Siameezen en Maleiers" by Hans Morgenthaler is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author’s adventurous encounters and experiences while exploring the lands and cultures of Southeast Asia, particularly focusing on Siam, the Malay Peninsula, and their native populations. Morgenthaler’s narrative captures the vibrancy of the region, detailing both its natural beauty and complex social dynamics. The opening of the book sets the
stage for Morgenthaler's journey, beginning with reflections on the allure of the tropical wilderness and the mystical essence of "Mata Hari," a phrase associated with the sun and its life-giving properties. As he embarks on his travels from Europe to Southeast Asia, Morgenthaler expresses both anticipation and uncertainty about what awaits him. He introduces various local cultures, including the Siamese, Chinese, and Malays, and describes his initial impressions of the landscape and the people. The narrative flows through vivid descriptions of lush jungles, local customs, and the author's observations of the relationships between different ethnic groups, establishing a rich tapestry of life in this exotic realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Morgenthaler, Hans, 1890-1928 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Nahuys, Alice van |
| Uniform Title | Matahari. Dutch |
| Title | In het rijk van Siameezen en Maleiers |
| Credits |
Produced by André Engels, Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Malay Peninsula -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Thailand -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Morgenthaler, Hans, 1890-1928 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42885 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 484 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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