A Visit To Java: With An Account Of The Founding Of Singapore (1893)

By William Basil Worsfold

Book Overview

""A Visit to Java: With an Account of the Founding of Singapore"" is a historical travelogue written by William Basil Worsfold in 1893. The book details Worsfold's journey to the island of Java in Indonesia, where he explores the local culture, customs, and history of the region. In addition, the book also provides an account of the founding of Singapore, which was a British colony at the time of Worsfold's visit. The author delves into the political and economic landscape of the region, as well as the impact of colonialism on the local population. The book offers a unique perspective on the colonial era in Southeast Asia and provides valuable insights into the cultural and historical significance of the region. Overall, ""A Visit to Java"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Indonesia and Singapore.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166473120
• ISBN13: 9781166473129
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"