When the Lady Dolly van der Decken, in answer to questions about her legendary husband's whereabouts, murmured something vague about "Java, Japan, or Jupiter," she had Java in her mind as the most "impossible" of those impossible places. And, indeed, every schoolboy points the finger of unceremonious acquaintance at Jupiter; and Japan lies transparent on the egg-shell porcelain of many an elegant tea-table. But Java? What far forlorn shore may it be that owns the strange-sounding name; and...

Java, Facts and Fancies by Augusta De Wit is a captivating exploration of the island of Java, offering readers a blend of factual information and personal reflections. De Wit, who lived in Java for several years, provides a vivid account of the island's diverse culture, natural beauty, and unique characteristics. Through her engaging narrative, she invites readers to experience Java not just as a geographical location, but as a vibrant tapestry of life and tradition.In this book, De Wit co...

The fascinating and somewhat sensationalist memoirs of Anna Leonowens, the English travel writer, educator, and social activist that became tutor to the wives and children of the king of Siam from 186268. Her story was later fictionalised in the book 'Anna and the King of Siam', which was adapted by Rogers and Hammerstein into the hit 1951 musical 'The King and I'.

pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. I take up pen for this foreword with the fear of one who knows that he cannot do justice to his subject, and the trembling of one who would not, for a good deal, set down words unpleasing to the eye of him who wrote Green Mansions, The Purple Land, and all those other books which have meant so much to me. For of all living authors— now that Tolstoi has gone I could least dispense with W. H. Hudson. Why ...

ON the eighth of June, during the night, after a sixty-three days' voyage, sixty-three days of feverish expectancy, we perceived strange fires, moving in zigzags on the sea. From the somber sky a black cone with jagged indentions became disengaged. We turned Morea and had Tahiti before us. Several hours later dawn appeared, and we gently approached the reefs, entered the channel, and anchored without accidents in the roadstead. The first view of this part of the island discloses nothing ve...

A Californian on a world tour spends a discovers mid nineteenth Century Iceland and Icelanders. From the original Serialization of 1863.

Green Mansions is an exotic romance about a traveler to the Guyana jungle of southeastern Venezuela and his encounter with a forest dwelling girl. Abel, a young man of wealth, fails at a revolution in Venezuela, near the end of the 19th century, and flees Caracas into the uncharted forests of Guayana. Surviving fever, failing at journal-keeping and gold hunting, he settles in an Indian village to waste away his life. After some exploring, Abel discovers an enchanting forest where he hears ...

Originally published in 1909, "Through the Malay Archipelago" takes the reader on a journey by steamship into the colonial era in the Dutch East Indies in the early years of the 20th century through the eyes of a female passenger of that period.Emily Richings was also the author of: Pen and Ink Sketches From Naples to the North Cape (1890), Sir Walter's Wife: A Story of Two Reigns (1900), In Chaucer's Maytime (1902), White Roseleaves: A Story of the Yorkist Court (1912) and Broken ...

The Indian Alps and how we crossed them. Being a narrative of two years' residence in the Eastern Himlaya and two months' tour in the Interior. By a Lady Pioneer, Nina Mazuchelli."Would you see Nature in all her savage grandeur? Then follow me to her wildest solitudes—the home of the yâk, and the wild deer, the land of the citron, and the orange, the arctic lichen, and the pine—where, in deep Alpine valley, rivers cradled in gigantic precipices, and fed by icy peaks, either thunder...

Translator's Preface.Oiseau," or "The Bird," was first published in 1856. It has since been followed by "L'Insecte" and "La Mer;" the three works forming a trilogy which few writers have surpassed in grace of style, beauty of description, and suggestiveness of sentiment. "L'Oiseau" may be briefly described as an eloquent defence of the Bird in its relation to man, and a poetical exposition of the attractiveness of Natural History. It is animated by a fine and tender spirit, and wri...

In "Birds of the Wave and Woodland," Phil Robinson intricately weaves together poetic prose and scientific observation to create a vivid tapestry of avian life. This meticulously researched work explores the avifauna inhabiting both coastal and forested ecosystems, revealing the intimate connections between birds and their environments. Robinson'Äôs lyrical style evokes a sense of wonder, inviting readers into the vibrant worlds of each species, while his astute analytical insights provide...

In "South-Sea Idyls," Stoddard captures the beauty, culture, and allure of the islands he visited. The essays are likely to be rich in descriptive prose, offering readers a glimpse into the landscapes, people, and customs of the South Seas during the 19th century. Stoddard's writing style is known for its lyrical quality and romanticized portrayal of exotic locales.The essays in "South-Sea Idyls" may cover a range of topics, including encounters with native populations, explorations of nat...