Project Gutenberg 2008-12-04 Public domain in the USA. 599 Powell, E. Alexander (Edward Alexander) 1879 1957 Powell, Edward Alexander Powell, E. A. (Edward Alexander) 21019410 Where the strange trails go down : $b Sulu, Borneo, Celebes, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Straits Settlements, Malay States, Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Cochin-China "Where the Strange Trails Go Down" by E. Alexander Powell is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book embarks on an adventurous exploration of the alluring and often uncharted regions of Malaysia, covering places such as Borneo, the Sulu Archipelago, and Java. The author aims to paint a vivid picture of the culture, landscapes, and challenges of these lands, while also introducing the various characters that inhabit these exotic locales, from planters and explorers to native tribes. The opening of the narrative sets the stage by recounting the author's childhood fascination with tales of adventure in far-off lands, inspired by a retired whaling captain's stories. After years of waiting, Powell finally embarks on his own journey to explore these magical places, determined to capture the vivid sights and sound for those confined to ordinary lives. His expedition, aided by influential figures, promises to showcase the unique and colorful aspects of Malaysian life, including the fascinating interplay between civilization and savagery. This section effectively lays the groundwork for a blend of light-hearted adventure and serious reflection on colonialism and the lives of both the colonizers and the indigenous peoples they encounter. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Southeast Asia -- Description and travel DS Text Category: Adventure Category: Travel Writing 498749 2025-10-11T08:58:40.851755 text/html 500523 2021-01-04T11:41:45 text/html 1344382 2025-10-11T08:58:48.315716 application/epub+zip 1349407 2025-10-11T08:58:42.597715 application/epub+zip 236202 2025-10-11T08:58:41.495728 application/epub+zip 1765652 2025-10-11T08:58:52.651684 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1724925 2025-10-11T08:58:47.138740 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331663 2022-09-12T14:30:02.482935 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 455620 2025-10-11T08:58:40.155750 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 455551 2021-01-04T11:41:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 455543 2021-01-04T11:41:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20255 2025-10-11T08:58:52.793678 application/rdf+xml 17680 2025-10-11T08:58:41.581694 image/jpeg 2883 2025-10-11T08:58:41.541689 image/jpeg 181119 2021-01-04T11:41:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 1386530 2021-01-04T11:41:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 181032 2021-01-04T11:41:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 1532750 2025-10-11T08:58:40.958717 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 en.wikipedia