Tales of the Malayan Coast by Rounsevelle Wildman
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"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.)
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| Author | Wildman, Rounsevelle, 1864-1901 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 99001505 |
| Title |
Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines |
| Contents | 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. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Philippines -- Fiction |
| Subject | Malaya -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27784 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27784-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 849 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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