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245 1 3 _aLe Tour du Monde; Ava :
_bJournal des voyages et des voyageurs; 2. sem. 1860
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-07
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"Le Tour du Monde; Ava" by Various is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This collection features accounts from various authors detailing explorations and observations of different regions, with a focus on the kingdom of Ava (present-day Myanmar) among other parts of the world. The text delves into the cultural, geographical, and political intricacies of the areas described, transporting readers to unfamiliar places and historical contexts through vivid storytelling. The opening of the travelogue introduces Captain Henri Yule's journey to the kingdom of Ava, where he and an entourage embark from Rangoon. As the narrative unfolds, Yule describes the natural beauty and rich vegetation along the Irawady River, alongside the cultural encounters with local populations. He provides details about the construction of birman boats, the layout of villages, and the social dynamics he observes. This section sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of Ava, including a glimpse into its historical significance, interactions with local dignitaries, and the ambiance of a land steeped in tradition and colonial intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGeography -- Pictorial works -- Periodicals
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Periodicals
653 _aTravelers -- Periodicals
700 1 _aCharton, Édouard,
_d1807-1890
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25370
999 _c66371
_d66371