Burma

by R. Talbot Kelly

Overview

First published in 2008. Travelling through thousands of miles of Burmese landscape, the author captured the essence of this country before the internal political problems broke. Filled with lively descriptions of Burma - from its bustling cities to its lush jungles - the highlight of the book is the author ’s story of his long journey up the Irrawaddy River. Supplemented by the author ’s own illustrations, this book conveys Kelly’s appreciation of the beauty of the country and the happiness of its people.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780710309716
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/27/2008
Series:	Kegan Paul Travellers Ser.
Pages:	332
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER I RANGOON. CHAPTER II AMENITIES OF RANGOON CHAPTER III ACROSS THE YOMAS TO TAUNGDWINGYI CHAPTER IV LIFE IN A BURMESE MARKET TOWN. CHAPTER V JUNGLE LIFE AT KOKOGON CHAPTER VI THROUGH THE FOREST TO PYINMANA CHAPTER VII ON! THOUSAND MILES UP (RANGOON TO PROME) THE IRRAWADDY: CHAPTER VIII PART 1. ONE THOUSAND MILES UP THE IRRAWADDY: PART II. (PROME TO BHAMO) CHAPTER IX Two CAPITALS. CHAPTER X SOME OTHER TOWNS. CHAPTER XI A MONTH ON THE LA8HIO LIN! CHAPTER XII CAMPING IN THE NORTHERN SHAN STATES CHAPTER XIII THE BURMA