The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe by Ernest Young
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"The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe" by Ernest Young is a collection of sketches focused on the domestic and religious rites and ceremonies of the Siamese, written in the late 19th century. This work emerges from the author's extensive firsthand observations during his years of residence in Bangkok, offering readers insights into the cultural fabric of Siam. The book vividly explores various aspects of Siamese life, including the social dynamics, customs, and
religious practices of the people. At the start of the book, the author introduces Bangkok, portrayed as the "Venice of the East," and provides a historical backdrop regarding the transition of the capital from Ayuthia. Young describes the bustling street life, populated predominantly by the working Chinese, amidst the vibrant chaos of vendors, priests, and local characters. This section paints a lively picture of the sights, sounds, and smells of the city while hinting at the cultural nuances that will be explored further in the book, including domestic life, marriage customs, and religious ceremonies, all interwoven with the author's keen observations and engaging narrative style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Young, Ernest, 1869-1952 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Norbury, Edwin A. (Edwin Arthur), 1849-1918 |
| LoC No. | 01006067 |
| Title |
The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe Being Sketches of the Domestic and Religious Rites and Ceremonies of the Siamese |
| Credits |
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Thailand -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Thailand -- Religious life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48111 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 914 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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