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050 4 _aDS
100 1 _aMorgenthaler, Hans,
_d1890-1928
240 1 0 _aMatahari. Dutch
245 1 0 _aIn het rijk van Siameezen en Maleiers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-06-06
508 _aProduced by André Engels, Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
520 _a"In het rijk van Siameezen en Maleiers" by Hans Morgenthaler is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author’s adventurous encounters and experiences while exploring the lands and cultures of Southeast Asia, particularly focusing on Siam, the Malay Peninsula, and their native populations. Morgenthaler’s narrative captures the vibrancy of the region, detailing both its natural beauty and complex social dynamics. The opening of the book sets the stage for Morgenthaler's journey, beginning with reflections on the allure of the tropical wilderness and the mystical essence of "Mata Hari," a phrase associated with the sun and its life-giving properties. As he embarks on his travels from Europe to Southeast Asia, Morgenthaler expresses both anticipation and uncertainty about what awaits him. He introduces various local cultures, including the Siamese, Chinese, and Malays, and describes his initial impressions of the landscape and the people. The narrative flows through vivid descriptions of lush jungles, local customs, and the author's observations of the relationships between different ethnic groups, establishing a rich tapestry of life in this exotic realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMalay Peninsula -- Description and travel
653 _aThailand -- Description and travel
653 _aMorgenthaler, Hans, 1890-1928
700 1 _aNahuys, Alice van
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42885
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