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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Tall 8vo, i-xxii, 272 pp, 24 colour plates, 73 figures, 5 diagrams . A fine copy in dust wrapper. Hakluyt Society, Series 3, Volume 36.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Series III, Volume 36 of the Hakluyt Society', this is an account of the Javanese nobleman Radn as Arya Candranegara V (1837-85), alias Purwalelana, who journeyed across his homeland during the rapidly changing times of the nineteenth century between 1860 and 1875. This volume contains 4 maps, 24 richly-illustrated colour plates, 73 figures and 5 diagrams in addition to the text. The many original images of the period bring this unique account to life.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Pages in unused condition. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 2020, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> The Javanese Travels of Purwalelana is an eye-witness account by Nobleman Radèn Mas Arya Candranegara V, also known as Purwalelana, detailing his extensive journeys across Java during the transformative period of the nineteenth century. Covering approximately 5000 kilometres between 1860 and 1875, this unique travelogue provides insight into the cultural and social dynamics of Java, at the time a part of the Dutch East Indies. Through his observations, Candranegara explores the habits and traditions of both the Javanese and the Dutch, vividly describing the architecture of cities and temples. His narrative also reflects his admiration for Java's stunning tropical landscapes and the technological advancements of the time, including steam trains, horse-drawn trams, and gas lanterns. The publication, enhanced by contemporaneous illustrations, offers a rare perspective from an Indonesian traveller who experienced life at the intersection of Javanese customs and colonial influence.Candranegara, raised in a Javanese noble family and educated in Western traditions, was appointed Regent of Kudus in 1858 by the colonial government. He chose to write under the pseudonym Purwalelana, likely viewing the act of publishing as both adventurous and a means to narrate his experiences freely. The Travels of Purwalelana represents a significant departure from traditional travel literature, as Candranegara opts for prose over poetry and shares personal narratives rather than the typical focus on historical battles. The resulting work is a lively portrayal that encapsulates essential aspects of nineteenth-century Javanese society, making it a valuable resource for historians and cultural anthropologists. (MP).…

Hardcover with dust jacket. VG/VG. 272 pp.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 292 pages. 10.04x7.09x9.61 inches. In Stock.

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Imperial octavo, blue cloth boards, gilt lettering & blind rule to spine, gilt ship motif to front board, frontispiece, xxii + 272pp, illus, Near FINE, in d/w, VG+ (light creasing to edges, sl tanning & fading to spine).

Zutphen, Walburg Pers, 2013. 286 blz. 44 afb. Gebonden. Asls nieuw. #9057308673. [163725].

Hard Cover. First Edition. F/F. 4to. original blue cloth gilt in dustwrapper; pp. xxii, 272, with frontispiece, 4 maps, 24 plates, 73 figures & 5 diagrams. Heavy item (1.2 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A fine copy.