Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia, and Laos: During the Years 1858, 1859, and 1860: Volume 2 - Brossura

Mouhot, Henri

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1108084095 ISBN 13: 9781108084093

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2016

Riassunto

As a young man, French naturalist Henri Mouhot (1826–61) taught languages in Russia and travelled widely in Europe with his brother Charles, sketching people and landscapes, and taking photographs. The brothers both married descendants of the explorer Mungo Park (whose journals are also reissued). Not long afterwards, possibly inspired by Bowring's 1857 book on Siam (also reissued), Henri decided to explore South-East Asia. This vivid account of his experiences conveys his enthusiasm for untamed nature. It was compiled by Charles from Mouhout's papers, and published in two volumes in 1864 with many illustrations based on his sketches. Volume 2 focuses on Cambodia and Mouhot's journey through a particularly remote area of Laos. After travelling by elephant through inhospitable tropical forests, Mouhot fell ill and died. His companions arranged for the return of his notes and collections to Europe. The book ends with selected letters, translations of Chinese fables, and a Cambodian vocabulary.

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Descrizione del libro:

French naturalist Henri Mouhot (1826–61) spent three years travelling in remote areas of South-East Asia, where he eventually died. His papers and sketches were published in two volumes by his brother in 1864. Mouhout's illustrated account of his experiences reveals his fascination with the region and its natural history.

Contenuti:

13. Ongcor Thom; 14. Remarks on Cambodia and its ruins; 15. Khao Samroun; 16. Return to Bangkok; 17. Town of Chaiapume; 18. The east of Louang Prabang; Appendix.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1108084095
• ISBN 13: 9781108084093
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 356