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The Golden Dagon Or Up And Down The Irrawaddi

The Golden Dagon Or Up And Down The Irrawaddi

An American / John Williamson Palmer

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120886224
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The Golden Dagon Or Up And Down The Irrawaddi: Being Passages Of Adventure In The Burman Empire (1856) is a book written by an American author. The book is a thrilling account of the author’s adventures in the Burman Empire, as he travels up and down the Irrawaddy River. The author describes his encounters with the local people, their customs, and traditions. He also provides a detailed account of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which describes a different part of the author’s journey. In the first chapter, the author sets the scene by describing his arrival in the Burman Empire and his first impressions of the country. In subsequent chapters, he describes his encounters with the local people, including the Burman soldiers, the monks, and the fishermen.The author also describes his travels along the Irrawaddy River, including his encounters with the dangerous rapids and whirlpools. He provides a vivid description of the landscape, including the lush forests, the towering mountains, and the vast plains. The author also describes the wildlife of the region, including the elephants, tigers, and monkeys.Throughout the book, the author provides a fascinating insight into the culture and traditions of the Burman Empire. He describes their religious practices, including their worship of the Golden Dagon, a revered Buddhist statue. He also provides a detailed account of their social customs, including their dress, food, and music.Overall, The Golden Dagon Or Up And Down The Irrawaddi: Being Passages Of Adventure In The Burman Empire (1856) is an exciting and informative book that provides a unique insight into the Burman Empire and its people. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, adventure, and exotic cultures.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.

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