Life and Travel in Lower Burmah: A Retrospect

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Paske, C. T. (Charles Thomas)

Contributor:

Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George), 1870-1918.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-03-18