Over Five Seas And Oceans: From New York To Bangkok, Siam, And Return, Some Reminiscences (1894) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104270735)

Over Five Seas and Oceans: From New York to Bangkok, Siam, and Return, Some Reminiscences (1894) is a travelogue written by Thomas Miller. The book chronicles Miller's journey from New York to Bangkok, Siam (now Thailand), and back again, detailing his experiences and observations along the way. Miller's journey takes him across the Atlantic Ocean, through the Mediterranean Sea, the Suez Canal, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and finally to Bangkok. Along the way, he encounters a variety of people and cultures, from European and American expatriates to native peoples in Africa and Asia. In addition to describing his travels, Miller also provides a glimpse into the political and social climate of the time, discussing issues such as colonialism, imperialism, and the opium trade. He also reflects on his own personal experiences, including his struggles with seasickness and his impressions of the various places he visits. Overall, Over Five Seas and Oceans offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of travel in the late 19th century, as well as a unique perspective on the global political and social landscape of the time.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: Thomas Miller
ISBN-10: 1104270730
ISBN-13: 9781104270735
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2009
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d