Guide Through Netherlands India (1903)

By Johan Frans van Bemmelen and G. B. Hooyer

Book Overview

Guide Through Netherlands India is a comprehensive travel guide written by Johan Frans van Bemmelen in 1903. The book provides a detailed account of the Dutch East Indies, which comprises present-day Indonesia, and offers readers an insight into the culture, history, and geography of the region. The guidebook covers various aspects of the Dutch East Indies, including its flora and fauna, architecture, and local customs. It also features information on the major cities, such as Batavia (Jakarta), Surabaya, and Semarang, as well as lesser-known areas. The book contains numerous maps, illustrations, and photographs, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the Dutch East Indies. Van Bemmelen's Guide Through Netherlands India is a fascinating historical document that provides a glimpse into the colonial era of Indonesia and the Dutch presence in the region.Edited By Otto Knaap.This scarce antiquarian book is a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: 1165379791
• ISBN13: 9781165379798
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"