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Travellers' Tales of Old Singapore : Expanded Bicentennial Edition

by Michael Wise
$15.15 Now $10.60 Save 30% more
Travellers' Tales of Old Singapore : Expanded Bicentennial Edition - Thryft
Travellers' Tales of Old Singapore : Expanded Bicentennial Edition - Thryft

Authentic first-hand accounts of Old Singapore.

"Travellers' Tales of Old Singapore is a must-read for history enthusiasts who seek to immerse themselves in the rich and diverse history of Singapore. The book presents a compilation of accounts of over 80 visitors from the past, who describe Singapore and its people during different periods. Readers will be captivated by the vivid descriptions, and get an insight into the lives of the travellers, and how Singapore has evolved over the years."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Travellers' Tales of Old Singapore : Expanded Bicentennial Edition

by Michael Wise
$15.15 Now $10.60 Save 30% more
ISBN: 9789814794411
Authors: Michael Wise
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
Date of Publication: 2018-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Travel
Related Topics: History
Goodreads rating: 3.87
(rated by 31 readers)

Description

From the very beginning, Singapore's promise of adventure and romance lured visitors to her shores. The tales selected for this volume take the reader back to the early days of Singapore, when pirates roamed the seas and tigers ate Chinamen for breakfast. Through the eyes of more than 60 visitors we see glimpses of the paast.
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Authentic first-hand accounts of Old Singapore.

"Travellers' Tales of Old Singapore is a must-read for history enthusiasts who seek to immerse themselves in the rich and diverse history of Singapore. The book presents a compilation of accounts of over 80 visitors from the past, who describe Singapore and its people during different periods. Readers will be captivated by the vivid descriptions, and get an insight into the lives of the travellers, and how Singapore has evolved over the years."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.