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100 1 _aWit, Augusta de,
_d1864-1939
245 1 0 _aJava, Facts and Fancies
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
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-07
508 _aE-text prepared by Walt Farrell, Marc-André Seekamp, David Garcia, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
520 _a"Java, Facts and Fancies" by Augusta de Wit is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book vividly captures the author's experiences and observations during her time in Java, highlighting the natural beauty, culture, and daily life of the area. With 160 illustrations accompanying the text, it promises an immersive journey through the landscapes and society of Java. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on her initial misconceptions about Java, viewing it as a fantastical land filled with dreams and fancies. She describes her arrival during the rainy season, where the scene is painted with soft hues and delicate natural elements, contrasting sharply with the more tumultuous realities of the environment. The opening portion depicts her first impressions of Batavia, showcasing the unique blend of local customs, tropical settings, and the numerous native boats that populate the waters, creating an enchanting yet complex portrait of life in this vibrant region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJava (Indonesia) -- Description and travel
653 _aJava (Indonesia) -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43665
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