De Zieke Reiziger, or Rambles in Java and the Straits, in 1852 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. W. Kinloch

9780364054642: De Zieke Reiziger, or Rambles in Java and the Straits, in 1852 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0364054646 ISBN 13: 9780364054642

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Rambles in Java and the Straits: A vivid travelogue of 1852

This edition follows C. W. Kinloch’s journey from Calcutta to Singapore, Penang, and Batavia, sharing practical notes, striking scenery, and humane observations from a formative era of travel.

Readers meet a curious mix of illness, voyage, and expedition as the author records doctors’ advice, sea crossings, and the daily life of ports, plantations, and towns. The pages blend vivid landscapes with reflections on climate, food, and the economics of Java’s coffee and tea industries, anchored by firsthand experiences on Java’s hills and volcanic craters.

The narrative moves through dramatic ports, colonial life, and the challenges of travel in the Straits, offering a window into mid-19th‑century travel writing, coastal commerce, and the social world of the region.

Firsthand accounts of sea and land travel, including health concerns and practical remedies
Vivid descriptions of Penang Hill, volcanic landscapes, and plantation life
Insights into Java’s coffee and tea cultivation, trade, and government systems
Colorful scenes of port life, local hospitality, and cross-cultural encounters

Ideal for readers of travelogues and historical insights into the Straits era, and for anyone curious about 19th‑century exploration and life in Java and its neighbors.

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