Traveller's Tales of Old Singapore - Softcover

Michael Wise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9812616292 ISBN 13: 9789812616296

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corp/Ccb, 2008

Synopsis

From the very beginning, Singapore's promise of adventure and romance lured visitors to her shores. Travellers came from everywhere and found in Singapore so much to amaze and amuse, so much to write home about.
The tales selected for this collection takes the reader back to the early days of Singapore when pirates roamed the seas and tigers ate Chinamen for breakfast. It was an era of rickshaws and gharries, of pepper and gambler plantations, of secret societies and opium dens.
Through the eyes of more than 60 visitors are seen glimpses of a place, a time and a way of life that is very different from today's.

About this title

About the Author

The compiler, Michael Wise, who was born in London and educated at Oxford University has worked in Asia for 10 years and lived in Singapore for five. He has contributed articles to The Straits Times, Singapore's leading newspaper and maintains a lifelong interest in writing, travel and things of the past.

About this edition

• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corp/Ccb
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 9812616292
• ISBN 13: 9789812616296
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 276