The Javanese Travels of Purwalelana

A Nobleman's Account of His Journeys Across the Island of Java 1860-1875
Herausgeber: Bosnak, Judith E; Koot, Frans X / Übersetzer: Bosnak, Judith E; Koot, Frans X

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Produktbeschreibung

The Javanese nobleman Radèn as Arya Candranegara V (1837-85), alias Purwalelana, journeyed across his homeland during the rapidly changing times of the nineteenth century between 1860 annd 1875. His eye-witness account gives an inside view of Java, at that time part of the Dutch East Indies. He explains the habits and traditions of both the Javanese and the Dutch, he describes the architecture of cities and temples. He marvels at the beautiful landscape and modern technological inventions, such as steam trains. The volume is illustrated with many original images of the period.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Boydell & Brewer
• Seitenzahl: 292
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 513g
• ISBN-13: 9781916931053
• ISBN-10: 1916931057
• Artikelnr.: 72557984

Inhaltsangabe

List of Maps and Illustrations. Preface and Acknowledgements. A Note on
Illustrations. A Note on Edition, Translation and Orthography. Glossary.
INTRODUCTION: Indigenous Aristocracy and Colonial History; The Author
Candranegara and His Networks in a Hybrid World; Travel Bestows Authority;
The Literary Background of The Travels. ACCOUNT OF THE TRAVELS OF RADÈN MAS
ARYA PURWALELANA, VOLUME ONE: Preface by the Person Who Made Corrections to
this Book; Preface by the Author. The First Journey. The Second Journey.
THE TRAVELS OF RADÈN MAS ARYA PURWALELANA, VOLUME TWO. The Third Journey.
The Fourth Journey. APPENDICES. BIBLIOGRAPHY. INDEX.