02286cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500930015026400510024330000470029433600260034133700260036733800360039350000310042950801260046052012150058653400450180165300470184665300480189385600430194127749UtSlPG20260610133631.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aKeyser, Arthur Louis,d1856-192410aFrom Jungle to Java :bThe Trivial Impressions of a Short Excursion to Netherlands India 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-01-08  aProduced by a Project Gutenberg volunteer working with
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Archive  a"From Jungle to Java" by Arthur Louis Keyser is a travel narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The book presents the reflections and experiences of Mr. X, an officer stationed in the Malay Peninsula, as he embarks on a journey from his jungle home to the vibrant island of Java in the Dutch East Indies. It explores themes of cultural juxtaposition and the contrast between the subdued life in the jungle and the bustling European colonial society in Java.  At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Mr. X, who is feeling unwell and discontented in his idyllic but isolated community in the jungle. Concerned for his health, his peers suggest he take a trip to Java, a place they perceive as similar yet enticingly different from their own surroundings. As preparations commence, Mr. X’s anticipation grows, and we witness his eccentric companions and their humorous interactions during the planning. The opening sets the stage for a blend of introspection and observation, as Mr. X prepares to depart into a world that promises both adventure and cultural dissonance, prompting a quest for discovery and understanding during his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJava (Indonesia) -- Description and travel  aJava (Indonesia) -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27749