Life and Travel in Lower Burmah: A Retrospect by C. T. Paske
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"Life and Travel in Lower Burmah: A Retrospect" by C. T. Paske is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences during his official residence in Burma, offering insights into the culture, environments, and challenges faced during that period. With a focus on both the journeys taken and the places visited, it paints a vivid picture of life in colonial Burma. The opening of the
book sets the stage for an adventurous narrative as Paske reflects on his journey from England to the East. He describes the experience of sailing on an East Indiaman, detailing the feelings of excitement and trepidation among the passengers as they embark on their voyage. The author provides a rich depiction of life aboard the ship, from the camaraderie to the discomfort of sea-sickness, ultimately immersing readers in the realities of travel during that time. As he prepares to share his explorations, Paske also hints at the cultural contrasts and local experiences that await him in Burma, promising a thorough exploration of both the land and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Paske, C. T. (Charles Thomas) |
|---|---|
| Editor | Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George), 1870-1918 |
| LoC No. | 01005675 |
| Title | Life and Travel in Lower Burmah: A Retrospect |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Burma -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59086 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59086-8 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Last Update | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 244 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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