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100 1 _aWildman, Rounsevelle,
_d1864-1901
245 1 0 _aTales of the Malayan Coast :
_bFrom Penang to the Philippines
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
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 2009-01-12
505 0 _aBaboo's good tiger -- Baboo's pirates -- How we played Robinson Crusoe -- The sarong -- The kris -- The white rajah of Borneo -- Amok! -- Lepas's revenge -- King Solomon's mines -- Busuk -- A crocodile hunt -- A New Year's Day in Malaya -- In the burst of the southwest monsoon -- A pig hunt on Mount Ophir -- In the court of Johore -- In the Golden Chersonese -- A fight with Illanum pirates.
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"Tales of the Malayan Coast" by Rounsevelle Wildman is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The author draws upon his experiences as a U.S. consul in the region, depicting the vibrant cultures and adventures of the Malayan coast, as well as the lives of both the local inhabitants and the expatriates. The stories span various themes of adventure and exploration, often featuring characters such as Baboo, a mischievous young boy whose antics provide insight into the unique lifestyle of the area. At the start of the work, the narrative introduces Baboo, the four-year-old son of Aboo Din, who goes on an unexpected adventure involving a sleeping tiger in the dense jungle near his home. The story unfolds with the panic that ensues when Baboo goes missing, leading his father and others to search for him. Filled with a blend of humor and tension, the opening section highlights Baboo's resilience and daring spirit as he navigates the jungle, ultimately revealing a whimsical twist regarding his encounter with the tiger. The stories, rooted in the rich tapestry of Malayan life, promise a captivating mix of wonder, danger, and cultural insights, appealing to readers interested in adventurous tales set in exotic locales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhilippines -- Fiction
653 _aMalaya -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27784
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