East Siam by Franck Harry (64 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. No dust jacket. Top page ends are browned, outside page ends much less so. ; "Illustrated with a hundred out-of-the-way photographs by the author ." With folded map.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Light wear to corners and spine but block remains solid and firm. BP/Indo-China.

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Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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PF. Condition: New.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket has wear, tears, and chipping. All four corners of dust jacket have been clipped. Top of book block is stained red. Inside is unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Light dj soil, internally very clean and sound. Appleton Century Book, Appleton Dollar Library.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 432 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Hardcover, in dust jacket. Wear, edge-loss, and toning to jacket; moderate handling and fading, and old owner's name to book. Otherwise, clean, tight and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound copy. Illustrated. xviii,357pp. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition. No DJ. Decorated Binding; design not attributed. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs in black-and-white, most by the author, and a fold-out map in color. Small bookseller's label on the FEP; Christmas gift inscription (dated 1926) on the FFEP; otherwise, unmarked pages. This work has been reissued many times in many formats, but nothing compares with owning a copy in its original first edition state. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Will insure at buyer's expense, if requested. Condition: Very Good+.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'East of Siam' is an evocative travel narrative by the renowned explorer and author Harry A. Franck, detailing his extensive journey through French Indochina in the mid-1920s. Known for his keen observational style and adventurous spirit, Franck provides a vivid account of the landscapes, cultures, and daily lives of people across what are now the modern nations of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.The work captures a pivotal moment in Southeast Asian history, offering readers a window into the complexities of life under French colonial administration. From the bustling streets of Saigon and the imperial atmosphere of Hue to the majestic, vine-covered ruins of Angkor Wat, Franck documents his encounters with diverse populations, local royalty, and European officials. His narrative blends personal anecdote with detailed sociological insight, providing a rich tapestry of the region's traditions, religious practices, and social structures.As both a historical document and a classic of the travel genre, 'East of Siam' remains a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature. It invites readers to explore a world in transition, where ancient heritage met the expanding influence of Western modernization. Franck's candid reflections and immersive descriptions make this work an essential read for those interested in the history of Southeast Asia and the art of the travelogue.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'East of Siam' is an evocative travel narrative by the renowned explorer and author Harry A. Franck, detailing his extensive journey through French Indochina in the mid-1920s. Known for his keen observational style and adventurous spirit, Franck provides a vivid account of the landscapes, cultures, and daily lives of people across what are now the modern nations of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 432 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj. East of Siam. Book.

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Hardback. Original blue cloth slightly edge worn, faded at spine, slight scattered foxing, otherwise very good. No jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 358 pp. Original green cloth covers. Top corners slightly bumped. Previous owner's name on half-title page; bookseller's small label on rear paste-down. DJ moderately soiled w/ light chipping to corners and spine ends. Illust. w/ numerous out-of-the-way photos by the author. Contents nice.

First Edition. First edition, 8vo, pp. xvii, [1], 357; frontispiece, folding map in color, numerous illustrations; very good copy in original pictorial green cloth, front panel of dust jacket laid in.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "East of Siam" is an evocative travel narrative by the renowned explorer and author Harry A. Franck, detailing his extensive journey through French Indochina in the mid-1920s. Known for his keen observational style and adventurous spirit, Franck provides a vivid account of the landscapes, cultures, and daily lives of people across what are now the modern nations of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.The work captures a pivotal moment in Southeast Asian history, offering readers a window into the complexities of life under French colonial administration. From the bustling streets of Saigon and the imperial atmosphere of Hue to the majestic, vine-covered ruins of Angkor Wat, Franck documents his encounters with diverse populations, local royalty, and European officials. His narrative blends personal anecdote with detailed sociological insight, providing a rich tapestry of the region's traditions, religious practices, and social structures.As both a historical document and a classic of the travel genre, "East of Siam" remains a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature. It invites readers to explore a world in transition, where ancient heritage met the expanding influence of Western modernization. Franck's candid reflections and immersive descriptions make this work an essential read for those interested in the history of Southeast Asia and the art of the travelogue.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.