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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. This controversial novel contrasts the life-style of the Javanese labourers who worked on the rubber plantations of Sumatra with that of their Dutch masters. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR007636883
Book Description Condition: Très bon. Nos envois se font avec suivi, pour tout problème n'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour trouver une solution. Seller Inventory # ZS-G5Z42391
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. 2 'nd Edition. These 216 pages first appeared in English print in 1936. Translation by Renier and Clephane. The author, of European heritage, was born in Surbaya and her early life was as the daughter of a Dutch East Indies official - a colonial. This novel (based on real world experiences) tries to express the feelings of captive Javanese labourers. UNillustrated. Read more about : Laszlo Szekely, Medan, Asahan, campong, Preanger Regencies, Kromorejo, Marto, servants, Dunk's mind, Bantams, and gin & bitters. Cond : Paper wrapper is yellow with dark brown lettering. cover photo shows a line-up of eight southeast Asian field workers. Volume is bright, tight, square and clean. No names nor marks. Excellent reading copy. QUote (p. 22) : " The man from Batavia called again on the followinjg night, and on the night after that. They fed him generously. They listened to his exciting stories of the wonderful land far away of which they dreamed during their restless sleep. Ruki was ._._._. . " Size: 12mo. Seller Inventory # 013817
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Good. Shelf wear; text block and covers are stained, previous owners writing on the first page, solidly bound, good reading and reference copy. Seller Inventory # 9902
Book Description x + 216pp, cover slightly browned, previous owner's details on half title page. Still, a good paperback copy, 19 x 12.5cm. Oxford in Asia series. Translated from the Dutch. Foreword by Anthony Reid. Novel set in the harsh world of the Sumatran estate labour force. Coolie forms an appropriate companion to her husband's (Laszlo Szekely) Tropic Fever which paints with so much insight and humour European planter society at the same place and in the same period. First published in Dutch in 1932. Seller Inventory # 215315
Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Classic anti-colonial novel. pp216. Unread; shelf wear only, so almost as new!. Seller Inventory # 003932
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj. Coolie' if Allah has Ordained it Thus.?. Book. Seller Inventory # I8655