Mandalay, and other cities of the past in Burma

By Vincent Clarence Scott O'Connor

Book Overview

A vanished kingdom still speaks. From the teak monasteries of Mandalay to the quiet river landings below ruined palaces, V. C. Scott O'Connor captures Burma at a turning point, when royal splendour, Buddhist devotion and imperial rule coexisted in uneasy harmony. Moving between Mandalay and other cities of the past, his attentive eye lingers on streets, ceremonies and landscapes that were already fading from view. The result is a richly observed British colonial travel book, at once atmospheric and precise, for anyone drawn to Mandalay, Burma history and the human stories behind maps and dynasties. In this classic travel writing collection, O'Connor threads together history, legend and close description to evoke ancient Burma capitals and the lives that animated them. He notes the fragile grandeur of court architecture, the everyday bustle around Burma Buddhist temples, and the play of light on river journeys linking one old city to the next. For Rudyard Kipling Mandalay readers seeking the reality behind the famous refrain, this is an on-the-spot account of colonial Burma Mandalay and a rewarding Burma history reference for students, armchair explorers and working travellers alike. Ideal as a travel lovers gift book for anyone fascinated by Southeast Asia Burma, it also belongs on shelves lined with illustrated Burma travelogue favourites and Southeast Asia travel classics. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353608600
• ISBN13: 9789353608606
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"