Life in Java, Vol. 2 of 2: With Sketches of the Javanese (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Barrington D'almeida

9780331463095: Life in Java, Vol. 2 of 2: With Sketches of the Javanese (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331463091 ISBN 13: 9780331463095

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Vivid travelogue of Java in the 19th century, blending landscape, culture, and daily life.

This volume follows a British observer through Java’s towns, royal courts, markets, and backcountry, capturing hunts, dances, music, and living scenes with clear, accessible prose. Rich with eye‑opening vignettes, it invites readers to see Java through a constructor of ethnography and adventure, framed by historical colonial context.

Two lively sections unfold: encounters with Javanese royalty and performers, and intimate glimpses of local crafts, landscapes, and everyday routines. The author describes encounters with artists, musicians, priests, and villagers, painting scenes that mix travel chronicle with cultural observation. The narrative moves from the bustle of Batavia to remote villages, offering a window into Javanese life and the era’s dynamics.

Discover the rhythms of a native orchestra, dances, and ceremonial displays
Follow hunting expeditions, forest terrain, and village life in field‑tested detail
Meet local artists, landmarks, and places significant to Java’s social fabric
See how travel writing blends description, anecdote, and historical context

Ideal for readers who enjoy immersive travel writing, cultural glimpses, and 19th‑century Java.

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