Statement Of The Services Of Sir Stamford Raffles (1824)

By Thomas Stamford Raffles and Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles

Book Overview

""Statement of the Services of Sir Stamford Raffles"" is a historical book written by Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1824. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Sir Stamford Raffles, a British statesman and founder of modern Singapore. The book covers Raffles' early life, his career in the East India Company, his role in the founding of Singapore, and his efforts to promote trade and commerce in Southeast Asia. It also includes his contributions to the study of natural history and the preservation of cultural heritage in the region. The book is an important historical document, providing insights into the colonial history of Southeast Asia and the role of British imperialism in the region. It also sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the region's history. Overall, ""Statement of the Services of Sir Stamford Raffles"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Southeast Asia, British colonialism, or the life and achievements of Sir Stamford Raffles.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: 1167039424
• ISBN13: 9781167039423
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"