02393cam a22003373u 4500 29956 UtSlPG 20260610133701.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 G Various Le Tour du Monde; Aux ruines d'Angkor : Journal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2e Sem. 1905 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-09-10 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Le Tour du Monde; Aux ruines d'Angkor" by Various is a collection of travel articles written in the early 20th century. The text focuses on the exploration and documentation of Angkor's ancient ruins, emphasizing the historical significance and beauty of the Khmer architecture, as well as the cultural context surrounding it. At the start of the piece, the narrator recounts their arrival in Phnom Penh from Saigon, reflected in the enchanting yet challenging journey there. They describe the sights along the way, including the lush vegetation and the vibrant local lifestyle, despite initial disappointments upon reaching Siem Reap. The narrative vividly sets the stage for the exploration of Angkor and hints at the grandeur and eventual decline of the Khmer civilization, laying a foundation for a deeper contemplation on history, cultural regret, and the interplay of civilization and nature. Through lyrical descriptions, the author invites readers to ponder the remnants of a once-great civilization and the impact of time on its legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Geography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals Voyages and travels -- Periodicals Travelers -- Periodicals Charton, Édouard, 1807-1890 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29956 70804 70804