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100 1 _aSmyth, H. Warington
_q(Herbert Warington),
_d1867-1943
245 1 0 _aNotes of a Journey on the Upper Mekong, Siam
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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 2014-01-16
508 _aProduced by the volunteers of Project Gutenberg Thailand. Proofreading by users emil, LScribe, brianjungwi, rikker, wyaryan, netnapit.tasakorn, Saksith. PGT is an affiliated sister project focusing on public domain books on Thailand and Southeast Asia. Project leads: Rikker Dockum, Emil Kloeden. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Notes of a Journey on the Upper Mekong, Siam" by H. Warington Smyth is a historical account documenting an exploratory journey written in the late 19th century. The narrative captures Smyth's expedition for the Siamese Government to examine mineral resources, particularly valuable gem deposits, along the Mekong River and its surrounding regions. With a focus on the rich cultures, landscapes, and challenges of navigating the jungle, the text presents a vivid portrayal of Siam during this period of colonial interest and territorial reconfigurations. The opening of this work sets the stage for Smyth's adventure, commencing in December 1892 as he departs from Bangkok accompanied by a team of Siamese assistants and an escort. He discusses his initial challenges navigating the river, the complexities of riverboat travel in Siam, and the beautiful but densely forested landscapes he encounters. Smyth describes the local communities, their customs, and his intent to investigate the geological features of the region for potential gem mining. This early part of the journey establishes a sense of urgency and the natural challenges faced during the expedition, as well as a deep respect for the people and places he experiences along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aThailand -- Description and travel
653 _aMines and mineral resources -- Thailand
653 _aMines and mineral resources -- Laos
653 _aLaos -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44681
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