{"product_id":"the-road-of-the-strong-george-groslier-9781934431160","title":"The Road of the Strong: A Romance of Colonial Cambodia","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn his first novel, George\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eGroslier glorifies the colonizing power of France, while celebrating a Khmer art of living. His protagonist, R sident Ternier, lives his life in devotion to his mission, to the roads that link beings, bring villages into the world, open up economies, and guarantee security and peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Henri COPIN--Foreword\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA chance encounter on a French country road irrevocably intertwines the fate of Pierre Ternier--a colonial administrator visiting from Cambodia--with successful car manufacturer Roland Gassin and his wife H l ne. When Ternier learns the Gassins are headed to French Indochina to explore manufacturing their cars, he extends an invitation to visit him in Cambodia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs Roland concludes their business in Vietnam, H l ne is the first to arrive in the rural Cambodian province of Battambang, where Ternier's primary duties are constructing and repairing the Protectorate's rapidly expanding road network. Through Ternier's warm hospitality, H l ne is immersed in the rural lifestyle and Khmer culture, as she is charmed by the friendly natives. Soon, however, it becomes apparent that H l ne is a woman with a secret...a secret that would change all of their lives forever.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003csub\u003e* * *\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBorn in Cambodia in 1887, George GROSLIER redefined the art, architecture, history and literature of his beloved birthplace. Here, in its first English translation, Groslier gives readers a candid and intimate look at life in early 20th century colonial French Indochina.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition includes an insightful foreword by Professor Henri Copin, supplemental materials, the original French text, publisher's notes, and a 75-page feature article by Tom Kramer: \"Colonial Battambang Today--Revisiting George Groslier's Setting for \u003cem\u003eThe Road of the Strong\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George Groslier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1934431168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781934431160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DatASIA, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 398\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.82d","brand":"George Groslier","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44125590585599,"sku":"9781934431160","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_98a8f347-0e36-4878-95be-43d64b48310f.jpg?v=1687443475","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-road-of-the-strong-george-groslier-9781934431160","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}