02311cam a22003253u 4500 38078 UtSlPG 20260610133852.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Bacon, George B. (George Blagden), 1836-1876 Siam : The Land of the White Elephant as It Was and Is Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-11-25 Produced by Hunter Monroe, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Siam: The Land of the White Elephant as It Was and Is" by George B. Bacon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides an extensive overview of Thailand's geography, history, and culture, emphasizing its transition from isolation to gradual modernization during the 19th century. This account captures the essence of Siam through detailed narratives that weave together exploration, trade relations, and cultural encounters with Western powers. The opening of the book introduces the historical interactions between Siam and various foreign powers, particularly focusing on the significant Portuguese presence from the 16th century onward. It outlines how early European explorers established diplomatic relations and how trade with Portugal flourished. As the narrative unfolds, Bacon highlights the arrival of other European nations, such as the Dutch and the French, and the emerging complexities of these relationships against the backdrop of Siam's unique cultural identity. The stage is set for a deeper exploration of how these interactions influenced Siam's path toward modernization while maintaining its distinct traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Thailand -- Description and travel Thailand -- History Williams, Frederick Wells, 1857-1928 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38078 78918 78918