Notes Of A Journey On The Upper Mekong, Siam (1895) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120656582)

""Notes of a Journey on the Upper Mekong, Siam (1895)"" is a travelogue written by Herbert Warington Smyth, an English zoologist and botanist who embarked on an expedition to the Upper Mekong River in Southeast Asia in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Smyth's experiences and observations during his journey through the rugged and remote terrain of the Mekong River basin, as he navigates treacherous rapids, encounters local tribes and wildlife, and documents the rich flora and fauna of the region. Smyth's vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters provide a fascinating glimpse into a largely unexplored part of the world at the time. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as detailed maps of the region, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Southeast Asian history and geography. Overall, ""Notes of a Journey on the Upper Mekong, Siam (1895)"" is a captivating and informative account of an intrepid explorer's adventure in one of the world's most remote and beautiful regions.""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.

Author: Herbert Warington Smyth
ISBN-10: 1120656583
ISBN-13: 9781120656582
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2009
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d