The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither (Oxford in Asia Paperbacks) - Softcover

Isabella Lucy Bird

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195804902 ISBN 13: 9780195804904

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1981

Synopsis

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

About this title

Book Description

An evocative account, first published in 1883, of the final expedition to the East by Isabella Bird, the famous Victorian explorer. It contains twenty-three letters addressed to her sister, describing her travels and adventures in and around Malaysia, and giving fascinating accounts of many aspects of the region.

About the Author

1831-1904

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 0195804902
• ISBN 13: 9780195804904
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 402