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100 1 _aDavidson, G. F.
245 1 0 _aTrade and travel in the Far East
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-10-24
520 _a"Trade and Travel in the Far East" by G. F. Davidson is a travel narrative and trade account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles Davidson’s experiences over twenty-one years spent in various locations across the Far East, including Java, Singapore, Australia, and China. It delves into the regions' trade opportunities and cultural landscapes while providing personal observations on society and commerce during those times. At the start of the narrative, Davidson reflects on his long voyage from Hong Kong back to England, recounting the context in which he wrote these recollections. He introduces the reader to his initial impressions of Java, where he landed in 1823, vividly describing the vibrant cocoa and coffee-producing lands as well as the bustling atmosphere of Batavia. The narrative combines personal anecdotes with broader observations about the governance, society, and economy of the regions he explored, hinting at significant trade prospects and the effects of colonial policies on local populations. From scenes of daily life to the intricacies of local governments and their effects on trade, the beginning establishes a rich groundwork for a personal yet informative account of life in the Far East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew South Wales -- Description and travel
653 _aEast Asia -- Description and travel
653 _aEast Asia -- Commerce
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27014
999 _c67923
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