02303cam a22003253u 4500 43908 UtSlPG 20260610134016.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03018184 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS PZ Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard, 1860-1936 Our Little Siamese Cousin Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-10-08 Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Our Little Siamese Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This book follows the life of a young boy named Chin, who lives in Siam, as he experiences the customs, culture, and daily life of his homeland. Through Chin's adventures, readers are introduced to the traditions and festivities of Siamese society, including games, family dynamics, and the significance of their beliefs. At the start of the story, the narrator introduces Chin, a baby who is carefully cared for by his young parents. The opening chapter details his first birthday celebration, where his father throws a small party with actors to commemorate this milestone. As the narrative unfolds, readers learn about the family's lifestyle aboard a houseboat on the river Meinam, their unique home, and the significance of cultural practices such as clothing, food, and bathing rituals. The setting is vividly depicted, illustrating the vibrant natural and social environment of Chin's world and inviting readers to experience the warmth and charm of Siamese life through the eyes of a child. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children -- Thailand -- Juvenile literature Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43908 84747 84747