Project Gutenberg 2008-12-18 Public domain in the USA. 509 Reid, Thomas H. Across the Equator: A Holiday Trip in Java Produced by a Project Gutenberg volunteer from digital material generously made available by the Internet Archive "Across the Equator: A Holiday Trip in Java" by Thomas H. Reid is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book details the author's experiences and observations during his holiday in Java, focusing on the island's scenic beauty, culture, and colonial history, while also offering practical insights for potential travelers. By chronicling his journey from Batavia through various regions, the author provides readers with an engaging glimpse into the charms and challenges of exploring this Dutch colony. At the start of the narrative, the author expresses surprise at the lack of British interest in visiting Java, despite its proximity to Singapore and the allure of its natural beauty and archaeological wonders. Reid recounts his crossing from Singapore to Batavia, describing the impressive landscape and the efficient port arrangements he encountered on arrival. The narrative reflects a mixture of admiration for Java's charm and a critique of colonial life, with a particular emphasis on the efficient management practices of the Dutch compared to British ports. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, the opening portion sets the stage for a rich exploration of Java's landscape, its people, and its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Java (Indonesia) -- Description and travel Java (Indonesia) -- History DS Text Category: Travel Writing 164833 2025-08-11T09:44:39.291602 text/html 163610 2021-01-04T12:47:28 text/html 997589 2025-08-11T09:44:46.782543 application/epub+zip 998378 2025-08-11T09:44:43.074607 application/epub+zip 129903 2025-08-11T09:44:41.392549 application/epub+zip 1254223 2025-08-11T09:44:49.328533 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1238696 2025-08-11T09:44:45.676562 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226533 2022-09-12T15:29:17.051651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142975 2025-08-11T09:44:38.833591 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 142732 2021-01-04T12:47:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 142744 2021-01-04T12:47:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19625 2025-08-11T09:44:49.457549 application/rdf+xml 17936 2025-08-11T09:44:41.886565 image/jpeg 3972 2025-08-11T09:44:41.635548 image/jpeg 56491 2021-01-04T12:47:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 919670 2021-01-04T12:47:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 56416 2021-01-04T12:47:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 1017669 2025-08-11T09:44:39.347573 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