Project Gutenberg 2008-12-05 Public domain in the USA. 553 Richings, Emily Through the Malay Archipelago "Through the Malay Archipelago" by Emily Richings is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work details Richings' explorations of the exotic landscapes and cultures found throughout the islands of the Malay Archipelago, particularly Java. The author paints vivid images of the lush environment, the intricacies of local life, and the historical significance of the regions she visits, offering insights into the beauty and complexity of this tropical paradise. The beginning of the narrative immerses readers in the allure of the Far East as the author reflects on the journey towards the tropical islands. Richings describes the enchanting sights and sounds of the ocean, invoking a sense of adventure and discovery. She introduces the reader to Java, detailing its vibrant scenery, unique flora and fauna, and rich heritage, while hinting at deeper themes of aspiration and the search for beauty and understanding in diverse cultures. The initial passages set a poetic tone, laying the groundwork for a detailed exploration of the lush landscapes and intricate customs that characterize this fascinating part of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 45.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Malay Archipelago -- Description and travel DS Text Category: Travel Writing 383678 2025-08-11T09:02:49.663867 text/html 384857 2021-01-04T11:42:43 text/html 230841 2025-08-11T09:02:54.270850 application/epub+zip 233685 2025-08-11T09:02:50.528881 application/epub+zip 227440 2025-08-11T09:02:50.136875 application/epub+zip 349288 2025-08-11T09:02:57.552840 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313556 2025-08-11T09:02:53.864870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307213 2022-09-12T14:33:41.270241 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 354675 2025-08-11T09:02:49.336888 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 354447 2021-01-04T11:42:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 354453 2021-01-04T11:42:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19051 2025-08-11T09:02:57.685806 application/rdf+xml 16312 2025-08-11T09:02:50.209848 image/jpeg 2112 2025-08-11T09:02:50.173854 image/jpeg 141492 2021-01-04T11:42:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 218220 2021-01-04T11:42:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 141423 2021-01-04T11:42:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 224056 2025-08-11T09:02:49.695894 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