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Tales of the Malayan Coast / From Penang to the Philippines
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- Gutenberg ID
- 27784
- Title
- Tales of the Malayan Coast / From Penang to the Philippines
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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Set in the romantic and adventurous Malayan coast, this collection of tales draws on the author's nine years as a U.S. Consul-General. Blending history, folklore, and personal experience, the stories explore the region's diverse peoples, from Sultans to pirates, while recounting thrilling encounters with tigers, gold hunts, and naval heroes like Admiral Dewey.
- Summary up to 500 words
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In 'Tales of the Malayan Coast,' Rounsevelle Wildman, serving as U.S. Consul-General at Hong Kong, transports readers to the 'Golden Chersonesus,' a tropical realm of romance and valor. Drawing from nine years of residence, Wildman details his official duties and intimate studies of the region's diverse inhabitants, ranging from the Sultan of Johore to Filipino leaders. The narrative opens with the charming mischief of Baboo, a four-year-old boy who seemingly tames a tiger, setting a tone of wonder amidst danger. Wildman recounts vivid adventures, including a perilous trek to Mount Ophir, rumored to be the biblical source of Solomon's gold. There, he discovers gold-bearing rocks and marvels at the landscape, noting that the entire East may be considered Ophir. Another story follows Busuk, a Malayan girl raised in a village facing constant threats from crocodiles and tigers. The collection features dramatic encounters with Illanum pirates, describing their fierce appearance and tactics, as well as a tense escape from a pirate siege on an island. Throughout, Wildman weaves in historical figures like Admiral George Dewey and Rajah Brooke, framing the tales within a context of American and British expansion. The writing style is immersive, capturing the heat, humidity, and exotic flora of the tropics. Wildman offers a substantial overview of late 19th-century life along the Malayan coast, blending personal anecdotes with historical significance to provide a comprehensive glimpse into this adventurous land.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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Authors
- Rounsevelle Wildman
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Categories
- Fiction
- Travel