02526cam a22003253u 4500 68883 UtSlPG 20260610134607.0 m cr n 260607r20221902utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 DS Breitenstein, Heinrich, 1848-1930 21 Jahre in Indien. Dritter Theil: Sumatra. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-08-31 Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "21 Jahre in Indien. Dritter Theil: Sumatra" by Heinrich Breitenstein is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author's experiences as a military doctor in the Dutch East Indies, specifically focusing on the island of Sumatra. The narrative likely explores themes of colonialism, native cultures, and the medical challenges faced in the tropical environment, providing a critical view of European colonization and its effects on the local populace. The opening of this account sets the tone for Breitenstein's reflections and observations from his time in Sumatra, detailing the rich flora and fauna of the island while expressing his criticism of the European presence there. He laments the sociopolitical conditions and treatment of indigenous peoples under Dutch rule, contrasting the natural beauty of Sumatra with the perceived moral shortcomings of its European inhabitants. The author strives to document his lived experiences alongside scientific discussions, illustrating the depths of cultural misunderstanding and exploitation present in colonial society. The initial chapters offer an insight into the complexities Breitenstein encountered, both as a medical professional and a keen observer of the region's dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Germany: Th. Grieben's Verlag, 1902 Netherlands -- Colonies -- East Indies Sumatra (Indonesia) -- Description and travel https://archive.org/details/jahreinindienaus03brei https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68883 109687 109687