Notes of a Journey on the Upper Mekong, Siam by H. Warington Smyth
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"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.)
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| Author | Smyth, H. Warington (Herbert Warington), 1867-1943 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02013966 |
| Title | Notes of a Journey on the Upper Mekong, Siam |
| Credits | Produced 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.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Thailand -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Mines and mineral resources -- Thailand |
| Subject | Mines and mineral resources -- Laos |
| Subject | Laos -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44681 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44681-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 457 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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