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100 1 _aBreitenstein, Heinrich,
_d1848-1930
245 1 0 _a21 Jahre in Indien. Dritter Theil: Sumatra.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-08-31
508 _aPeter 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cGermany: Th. Grieben's Verlag, 1902
653 _aNetherlands -- Colonies -- East Indies
653 _aSumatra (Indonesia) -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/jahreinindienaus03brei
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68883
999 _c109687
_d109687