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

Klappentext A vivid and enthusiastic account of South-East Asia's remote landscapes, wildlife and antiquities, published in 1864 after the author's death. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

Product details

• Authors: Henri Mouhot, Mouhot Henri
• Assisted by: Charles Mouhot (Translation), Mouhot Charles (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.04.2016
• EAN: 9781108084093
• ISBN: 978-1-108-08409-3
• No. of pages: 356
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - East and South-East Asian History; Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia, and Laos; Cambridge Library Collection - East and South-East Asian History; Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia, and Laos
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; HISTORY / Historical Geography, Historical Geography