Project Gutenberg 2009-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 682 Wildman, Rounsevelle 1864 1901 99001505 Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines Baboo's good tiger -- Baboo's pirates -- How we played Robinson Crusoe -- The sarong -- The kris -- The white rajah of Borneo -- Amok! -- Lepas's revenge -- King Solomon's mines -- Busuk -- A crocodile hunt -- A New Year's Day in Malaya -- In the burst of the southwest monsoon -- A pig hunt on Mount Ophir -- In the court of Johore -- In the Golden Chersonese -- A fight with Illanum pirates. Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Tales of the Malayan Coast" by Rounsevelle Wildman is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The author draws upon his experiences as a U.S. consul in the region, depicting the vibrant cultures and adventures of the Malayan coast, as well as the lives of both the local inhabitants and the expatriates. The stories span various themes of adventure and exploration, often featuring characters such as Baboo, a mischievous young boy whose antics provide insight into the unique lifestyle of the area. At the start of the work, the narrative introduces Baboo, the four-year-old son of Aboo Din, who goes on an unexpected adventure involving a sleeping tiger in the dense jungle near his home. The story unfolds with the panic that ensues when Baboo goes missing, leading his father and others to search for him. Filled with a blend of humor and tension, the opening section highlights Baboo's resilience and daring spirit as he navigates the jungle, ultimately revealing a whimsical twist regarding his encounter with the tiger. The stories, rooted in the rich tapestry of Malayan life, promise a captivating mix of wonder, danger, and cultural insights, appealing to readers interested in adventurous tales set in exotic locales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Philippines -- Fiction Malaya -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography Browsing: Fiction Category: Short Stories Category: Adventure 384940 2025-06-11T12:22:19.602668 text/html 376997 2009-01-12T07:41:08 text/html 691682 2009-01-12T07:41:08 text/html application/zip 827056 2025-06-11T12:22:31.425557 application/epub+zip 827012 2025-06-11T12:22:24.358615 application/epub+zip 217624 2025-06-11T12:22:22.201652 application/epub+zip 1088994 2025-06-11T12:22:36.227560 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1031888 2025-06-11T12:22:29.824589 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332955 2022-09-13T04:50:43.170659 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318009 2025-06-11T12:22:18.238623 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 317856 2009-01-12T07:41:08 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 126164 2009-01-12T07:41:08 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 317860 2009-01-12T07:41:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 126129 2009-01-12T07:41:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21302 2025-06-11T12:22:36.402539 application/rdf+xml 11640 2025-06-11T12:22:22.813616 image/jpeg 3029 2025-06-11T12:22:22.509714 image/jpeg 769745 2025-06-11T12:22:19.672622 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