This book offers an early 20th-century glimpse into life on the Indonesian island of Java. The author paints vivid pictures of the landscape, dominated by volcanoes and lush vegetation, and the people, their simple lives and respectful attitudes towards Europeans. Despite outward signs of tranquility, the author senses an underlying tension, subtle threats arising from nature and the populace. This book provides valuable insights into the dynamics of colonial society, the beauty of the natural world, and the cultural complexities of a bygone era.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an early 20th-century glimpse into life on the Indonesian island of Java. The author paints vivid pictures of the landscape, dominated by volcanoes and lush vegetation, and the people, their simple lives and respectful attitudes towards Europeans. Despite outward signs of tranquility, the author senses an underlying tension, subtle threats arising from nature and the populace. This book provides valuable insights into the dynamics of colonial society, the beauty of the natural world, and the cultural complexities of a bygone era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780366499847_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780366499847
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780366499847
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