Kuala Lumpur: Oxford University Press, 1993. Reprint. Paperback. Near Fine. 1-6-16. Originally published two years after Isabella Bird's The Golden Khersonese in 1885, this book portrays life in late 19th century Malaya through the eyes of a wife of a minor colonial official who lived in the country for nearly six years. By contrast, Bird flitted in and out of the country meeting only sultans and senior officials. Innes lived in a remote settlement chaffing at the pettiness of expatriate life, but managing to record with some accuracy and humour the life she experienced. With an introduction by Khoo Kay Kim. A facsimile reprint. 250 pages. Near Fine Paperback Weight: 0.8kg. Post free within Malaysia Apart from some minor creases on the spine, the book looks new

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Bookseller: The Penang Bookshelf (MY)
Bookseller's Inventory #: ML2380
Title: The Chersonese with The Gilding Off
Author: Emily Innes
Illustrator: 1-6-16
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Reprint
ISBN 10: 9676530336
ISBN 13: 9789676530332
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Place of Publication: Kuala Lumpur
Date Published: 1993
Keywords: Malaysia - Malaya - Reminiscences - Colonial life - 19th century
Bookseller catalogs: Malaysia - Biography;

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Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Reprint: Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
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Facsimile: An exact copy of an original work. In books, it refers to a copy or reproduction, as accurate as possible, of an original...