Project Gutenberg 2016-07-02 Public domain in the USA. 265 Junghuhn, Franz Wilhelm 1809 1864 Junghuhn, F. W. Licht- en schaduwbeelden uit de Binnenlanden van Java Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "Licht- en schaduwbeelden uit de Binnenlanden van Java" by Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn is a collection of travel narratives and discussions written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the character, customs, and degree of civilization of the Javanese people, as well as the introduction of Christianity to Java and various contemporary issues. Through firsthand observations and conversations, the author aims to provide an insightful commentary on the cultural dynamics and social practices of the region." "The opening of the book sets the scene for an arduous journey undertaken by the author and his companion as they travel through the interior regions of Java. After a long day of hiking over mountains and valleys, they arrive in a small village where their Javanese porters have lagged behind. The narrative captures the initial interactions with the village's inhabitants, highlighting the hospitality and simplicity of life there. The author reflects on the nature of the Javanese people, contrasting their apparent lack of concern for societal norms against the backdrop of their rich and inviting natural environment, while also expressing thoughts about the spread of Christianity and its perceived benefits to the locals. The dialogue between the author and his companion touches on philosophical and cultural themes, providing a contemplative lens through which the reader can understand both the allure and complexity of Javanese civilization." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. nl Java (Indonesia) -- Social life and customs Java (Indonesia) DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Philosophy & Ethics 967370 2025-09-21T05:34:27.164505 text/html 952627 2024-10-23T00:48:33 text/html 422992 2025-09-21T05:34:40.660463 application/epub+zip 469908 2025-09-21T05:34:30.238494 application/epub+zip 458514 2025-09-21T05:34:28.638492 application/epub+zip 709791 2025-09-21T05:34:47.394363 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 611685 2025-09-21T05:34:39.290438 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 572843 2022-09-23T22:15:15.190610 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 799911 2025-09-21T05:34:24.985537 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 779939 2024-10-23T00:48:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17104 2025-09-21T05:34:47.539372 application/rdf+xml 16750 2025-09-21T05:34:28.781443 image/jpeg 2275 2025-09-21T05:34:28.709471 image/jpeg 398241 2025-09-21T05:34:27.259472 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 de.wikipedia