Singapore, Malacca, Java. : Reiseskizzen von F. Jagor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jagor, Fedor, 1816-1900

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Singapore, Malacca, Java" by Fedor Jagor is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the author's experiences during his journey through Southeast Asia, specifically focusing on Singapore, Malacca, and Java, with detailed observations about the culture, geography, and commerce of the region. Jagor aims to provide a vivid account that goes beyond mere personal anecdotes, aiming instead to share insights that would interest a broader readership. The opening of the work introduces Jagor's departure from Hamburg and describes his lengthy voyage to Singapore, highlighting the challenges faced at sea, including interactions with other ships and weather conditions. Upon arrival, he notes the bustling harbor filled with various boats and traders, especially the Chinese junks, reflecting the vibrant maritime culture. Jagor captures the essence of the tropical environment and the diverse population he encounters, setting the stage for deeper explorations of local customs, geography, and economic activities in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-12-10