Project Gutenberg 2007-03-26 Public domain in the USA. 316 Deschamps, Émile 1857 Deschamps, Emile Aan de kust van Malabar De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ "Aan de kust van Malabar" by Émile Deschamps is a descriptive account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the cultural and geographical aspects of the Malabar Coast in southwestern India, detailing its landscapes, towns, and the intricacies of local societies, showcasing both European colonial presence and the indigenous communities. The opening of the text paints a vivid picture of the coastal town of Mahé, describing its serene environment, picturesque views, and the lives of its residents, including fishermen and various castes. The author elaborates on the flora and fauna, the layout of the town, and the daily activities of its inhabitants, offering insights into the rich cultural tapestry of the region. The narrative also touches upon historical themes, noting the influences of Portuguese, French, and English colonial powers in shaping the landscape and society, and characterizes Mahé as a unique blend of native traditions and colonial structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. nl Malabar Coast (India) -- Description and travel DS Text De Aarde en haar Volken Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 199252 2025-06-09T04:02:02.546478 text/html 193154 2007-03-26T14:22:52 text/html 1496432 2007-03-26T14:22:52 text/html application/zip 1662415 2025-06-09T04:02:11.394427 application/epub+zip 1664278 2025-06-09T04:02:07.025542 application/epub+zip 134381 2025-06-09T04:02:05.164512 application/epub+zip 1921656 2025-06-09T04:02:14.201925 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1910349 2025-06-09T04:02:10.057494 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259297 2022-09-10T04:50:15.041456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170288 2025-06-09T04:02:01.862472 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 169963 2007-03-26T14:22:48 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 64937 2007-03-26T14:22:52 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 18061 2025-06-09T04:02:14.348984 application/rdf+xml 16068 2025-06-09T04:02:05.726462 image/jpeg 4142 2025-06-09T04:02:05.444519 image/jpeg 1577995 2025-06-09T04:02:02.636477 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog