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Malaysia : portrait of a nation / photography by Radin Mohd Noh Saleh ; text by Wendy Khadijah Moore.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Moore, Wendy, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Malaysia--Description and travel.
- Malaysia.
- Malaysia--Pictorial works.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (100 p.)
- Distribution:
- North Clarendon, Vermont : Distributed by Tuttle Publishing, [date of distribution not identified]
- Place of Publication:
- Singapore : Periplus, [2003]
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Lying at the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia offers a panoply of Asian colors, impressions, smells, noises, tastes and experiencesall in one country! This beautifully illustrated volume captures the many faces and facets of Malaysia: its diverse flora and fauna, the charm of its peoples, the variety of their lifestyles, religious beliefs, festivals, arts, crafts and cuisine, the blend of modern and centuries-old architectural styles, and the attractions of its citiesthe capital Kuala Lumpur, old Penang and historic Melakaand its tropical island resorts. This is the perfect introduction to
- Contents:
- Frontcover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; The Land W here the Winds Meet; A Step Back in Time; Riches of the Tropical Rainforest; Malaysia's Melting Pot ; The Spirit of Art ; Great faiths in Unison; The Colours of Malaysia; Selected Further Reading; Backcover
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781462914616
- 1462914616
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