2010, ISBN: 9781161462333

Gebunden, 208 Seiten, 286mm x 221mm x 16mm, Sprache(n): eng The further you go from Charlotte Town, the more primitive and hospitable the people become; they warmly welcome a stranger, an… Mehr…

Gebunden, 208 Seiten, 286mm x 221mm x 16mm, Sprache(n): eng The further you go from Charlotte Town, the more primitive and hospitable the people become; they warmly welcome a stranger, and seem happy, moral, and contented. This island is the only place in the New World where I met with any who believed in the supernatural. One evening I had been telling some very harmless ghost stories to a party by moonlight, and one of my auditors, a very clever girl, fancied during the night that she saw something stirring in her bed-room. In the idea that the ghost would attack her head rather than her feet, she tied up her feet in her bonnet- de-nuit, put them upon the pillow, and her head under the quilt--a novel way of cheating a spiritual visitant.Isabella L. Bird, a pioneering explorer and travel writer in the nineteenth century, wrote her masterwork "The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither, " which exemplifies her adventurous spirit and strong observation skills. This travelogue follows her voyage around the Malay Peninsula, painting a rich picture of the region's landscapes, cultures, and people. Bird's narrative transports readers to the difficult terrain of the Malay Peninsula, where she travels through dense jungles, navigates perilous rivers, and encounters a variety of creatures. Her interactions with indigenous peoples provide insights into their habits, traditions, and way of life, enhancing the narrative with personal interest and cultural depth. As an experienced traveler, Bird's work is distinguished by its descriptive richness and acute attention to detail. She catches the soul of each location she visits, building vivid pictures with her words and transporting readers to faraway places. Beyond its travelogue components, "The Golden Chersonese" is a historical source that provides unique insights into British colonial development in Southeast Asia during the late nineteenth century. Bird's reflections on colonialism's impact on indigenous cultures deepen the tale, pushing readers to consider questions of power, privilege, and cultural exchange. Versandkostenfreie Lieferung<

2023, ISBN: 9781161462333

[ED: Buch], [PU: Kessinger Publishing, LLC], Neuware - The further you go from Charlotte Town, the more primitive and hospitable the people become; they warmly welcome a stranger, and see… Mehr…

[ED: Buch], [PU: Kessinger Publishing, LLC], Neuware - The further you go from Charlotte Town, the more primitive and hospitable the people become; they warmly welcome a stranger, and seem happy, moral, and contented. This island is the only place in the New World where I met with any who believed in the supernatural. One evening I had been telling some very harmless ghost stories to a party by moonlight, and one of my auditors, a very clever girl, fancied during the night that she saw something stirring in her bed-room. In the idea that the ghost would attack her head rather than her feet, she tied up her feet in her bonnet- de-nuit, put them upon the pillow, and her head under the quilt--a novel way of cheating a spiritual visitant.- Besorgungstitel - vorauss. Lieferzeit 3-5 Tage., DE, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, gewerbliches Angebot, 286x221x16 mm, 208, [GW: 798g], Banküberweisung, Offene Rechnung, Kreditkarte, PayPal, Offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten), Internationaler Versand<

2023, ISBN: 9781161462333

[ED: Buch], [PU: Kessinger Publishing, LLC], Neuware - The further you go from Charlotte Town, the more primitive and hospitable the people become; they warmly welcome a stranger, and see… Mehr…

[ED: Buch], [PU: Kessinger Publishing, LLC], Neuware - The further you go from Charlotte Town, the more primitive and hospitable the people become; they warmly welcome a stranger, and seem happy, moral, and contented. This island is the only place in the New World where I met with any who believed in the supernatural. One evening I had been telling some very harmless ghost stories to a party by moonlight, and one of my auditors, a very clever girl, fancied during the night that she saw something stirring in her bed-room. In the idea that the ghost would attack her head rather than her feet, she tied up her feet in her bonnet- de-nuit, put them upon the pillow, and her head under the quilt--a novel way of cheating a spiritual visitant.- Besorgungstitel - vorauss. Lieferzeit 3-5 Tage., DE, [SC: 2.70], Neuware, gewerbliches Angebot, 286x221x16 mm, 208, [GW: 798g], Banküberweisung, Offene Rechnung, Kreditkarte, PayPal, Offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten), Internationaler Versand<

2010, ISBN: 9781161462333

[ED: Gebunden], [PU: Kessinger Publishing, LLC], Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThe further you go from Ch… Mehr…

[ED: Gebunden], [PU: Kessinger Publishing, LLC], Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThe further you go from Charlotte Town, the more primitive and hospitable the people become they warmly welcome a stranger, and seem happy, moral, DE, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, gewerbliches Angebot, Hardcover, 208, [GW: 798g], Banküberweisung, PayPal, [CT: Englischsprachige Bücher / Sonstiges - Englisch]<

2010, ISBN: 1161462333

Gebundene Ausgabe LITERARY COLLECTIONS / General, mit Schutzumschlag 11, [PU:Kessinger Publishing, LLC]