The Golden Chersonese: A 19th-Century Englishwoman's Travels

The Golden Chersonese: A 19th-Century Englishwoman's Travels in Singapore and the Malay Peninsula

First published 127 years ago, this classic travelogue by the world's most famous nineteenth-century lady travel writer offers a unique insight into Malaysia and Singapore in the 1880s and is one of the oldest surviving travelogues written by a woman. This intrepid lady explored the British colony of Singapore and the jungles of the Malay Peninsula. This fascinating and historically valuable reprint features original illustrations sketched during the author's travels.
Country USA
Brand Monsoon Books
Manufacturer Monsoon
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 16 b/w sketches
ReleaseDate 2011-02-16
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9789810844844

The Golden Chersonese: A 19th-Century Englishwoman's Travels in Singapore and the Malay Peninsula