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The History Of Sumatra: Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs, And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants (1784)

The History Of Sumatra: Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs, And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants (1784)

Marsden, William

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Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 116569283X
ISBN13: 9781165692835
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.95
Height: 0.81 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The History of Sumatra is a book written by William Marsden in 1784. The book provides an in-depth account of the government, laws, customs, and manners of the native inhabitants of Sumatra, an island located in Indonesia. The author, who was a British East India Company employee, spent several years living on the island and studying its people and culture. The book covers various topics such as the geography of Sumatra, the history of its kingdoms, the religion of the natives, their social hierarchy, and their economy. It also includes descriptions of the natural resources found on the island, such as spices and minerals. The book is considered a valuable resource for those interested in the history and culture of Sumatra, as well as for scholars of Southeast Asian studies.With A Description Of The Natural Productions, And A Relation Of The Ancient Political State Of That Island.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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