An Introduction to Chinese Secret Societies in Malaya

Published by Donald Moore, Singapore, 1957

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In this small, informative monograph, the author outlines the history and ritual of Chinese secret societies (Triads) and examines their presence in China and Malaya (then comprised of current Malaysia and Singapore). He then describes the links between these powerful societies and local politics, and their activities as they impacted the daily lives of the public. Leon Comber was a British officer in the Special Branch of the Malayan Police force and later an academic; he was fluent in Chinese. Spine and peripheral edges of covers darkened. Otherwise a very good, clean copy. Text in English with some reference Chinese characters. Staple bound in printed wraps. x, 77 pp., 12 pp. plates, 2 col. and 11 b&w photos, 1 map, bibliography, Chinese and English indices. Size: 19 x 13 cm.

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Title
An Introduction to Chinese Secret Societies in Malaya
Author
Comber, Leon
Publisher
Donald Moore, Singapore
Publication year
1957
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Softbound
Edition
First Edition.

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