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Explore Java through a vivid travel narrative that reveals its healthful promise, rich history, and welcoming ports.
This travel account follows a voyage from Singapore to Java, highlighting the island as a holiday destination with easy access, comfortable travel, and a growing tourist infrastructure. It blends practical notes on ships, land transport, and hotels with reflections on Java’s ancient sites, colonial life, and modern hospitality. The reader gets a sense of Batavia’s urban pace, the warmth of Dutch-era hospitality, and the enduring allure of temples and ruins that speak to a long, layered history.
- Learn about transport, inns, and entry requirements for tourists in the early days of Java’s touristic development.
- Discover the Borobudur temple complex through descriptive passages that compare styles and reveal the artistry of its stonework.
- See how travelers moved between towns, from Batavia to Djocjakarta, with observations on roads, carriages, and the charm of local service.
- Get a sense of the cultural mix, architecture, cuisine, and social life in port cities and inland towns.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book journeys through the scenic and historic landscape of Java in the early 20th century. The author, an experienced traveler, paints a vivid picture of the island, then a Dutch colony. Through captivating descriptions, the book delves into Java's natural wonders, from the lush vegetation of Buitenzorg to the serene beauty of Sindanglaya. It traces the footsteps of explorers and adventurers who came before, and uncovers the rich legacy of Hindu and Buddhist influences in the region. The book also offers insightful glimpses into the lives of the Javanese people and their customs. Overall, this book provides a unique and fascinating glimpse into Java's past, offering a deeper understanding of its cultural and natural heritage. 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 # 9781330926116_0
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