This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 04024463
Title:
Trade and Travel in the Far East
or Recollections of twenty-one years passed in Java,
Singapore, Australia and China.
Summary: "Trade and Travel in the Far East" by G. F. Davidson is a travel narrative and trade account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles Davidson’s experiences over twenty-one years spent in various locations across the Far East, including Java, Singapore, Australia, and China. It delves into the regions' trade opportunities and cultural landscapes while providing personal observations on society and commerce during those times. At the start of the narrative, Davidson reflects on his long voyage from Hong Kong back to England, recounting the context in which he wrote these recollections. He introduces the reader to his initial impressions of Java, where he landed in 1823, vividly describing the vibrant cocoa and coffee-producing lands as well as the bustling atmosphere of Batavia. The narrative combines personal anecdotes with broader observations about the governance, society, and economy of the regions he explored, hinting at significant trade prospects and the effects of colonial policies on local populations. From scenes of daily life to the intricacies of local governments and their effects on trade, the beginning establishes a rich groundwork for a personal yet informative account of life in the Far East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Davidson, G. F.
EBook No.: 27014
Published: Oct 24, 2008
Downloads: 385
Language: English
Subject: New South Wales -- Description and travel
Subject: East Asia -- Description and travel
Subject: East Asia -- Commerce
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04024463
Title:
Trade and Travel in the Far East
or Recollections of twenty-one years passed in Java,
Singapore, Australia and China.
Summary: "Trade and Travel in the Far East" by G. F. Davidson is a travel narrative and trade account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles Davidson’s experiences over twenty-one years spent in various locations across the Far East, including Java, Singapore, Australia, and China. It delves into the regions' trade opportunities and cultural landscapes while providing personal observations on society and commerce during those times. At the start of the narrative, Davidson reflects on his long voyage from Hong Kong back to England, recounting the context in which he wrote these recollections. He introduces the reader to his initial impressions of Java, where he landed in 1823, vividly describing the vibrant cocoa and coffee-producing lands as well as the bustling atmosphere of Batavia. The narrative combines personal anecdotes with broader observations about the governance, society, and economy of the regions he explored, hinting at significant trade prospects and the effects of colonial policies on local populations. From scenes of daily life to the intricacies of local governments and their effects on trade, the beginning establishes a rich groundwork for a personal yet informative account of life in the Far East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Davidson, G. F.
EBook No.: 27014
Published: Oct 24, 2008
Downloads: 385
Language: English
Subject: New South Wales -- Description and travel
Subject: East Asia -- Description and travel
Subject: East Asia -- Commerce
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.