The Golden Chersonese : Singapore, Malacca, Singei, Ujong, Selengor, Penang and Perak
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The Golden Chersonese : Singapore, Malacca, Singei, Ujong, Selengor, Penang and Perak
（The Kegan Paul travellers series）
Kegan Paul, 2004
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Facsim. of ed. published: London: John Murray, 1883
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First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER The Aurea Chersonesus-The Conquest of Malacca-The Straits Settle ments-The Configuration of the Peninsula-A Terra Incognita-The Monsoons-Products of the Peninsula-The great Vampire-Beasts and Reptiles- Malignant and harmless Insects-Land and Water Birds-Traditions of Malay Immigration-Wild and Civilised Races Kafirs-The Samangs and Orang-utan -Characteristics of the Jakuns-Babas and Sinkehs-The Malay Physiognomy-Language and Literature-Malay Poetry and Music-Malay Astronomy-Edu cation and Law - Malay Sports - Domestic Habits - Weapons - Slavery and Debt Bondage-Government- No Information. Letters I to X, A CHAPTER ON SELANGOR. Letters XIV to XVII, A CHAPTER ON PERAK. Letters XVIII to XXIII.
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