A Civil Servant in Burma by Sir Herbert Thirkell White
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"A Civil Servant in Burma" by Sir Herbert Thirkell White is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's extensive experience as a civil servant in Burma, providing insights into the country's administration, culture, and the author's personal observations over more than three decades. At the start of the narrative, White introduces Burma as a province of the Indian Empire and discusses its geographic and historical
significance. He shares his initial impressions upon arriving in 1878, describing the administrative structure and the role of civil servants in managing the region. Through vivid descriptions, he captures both the beauty of the landscape and the complexities of interacting with the diverse populations of Burma, shedding light on the challenges and rewards of his position. The opening portion sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of life in Burma through the eyes of a dedicated public servant. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | White, Herbert Thirkell, Sir, 1855-1931 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14002968 |
| Title | A Civil Servant in Burma |
| Credits |
Produced by Jane Robins, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Burma |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43075 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43075-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 594 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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