Traveller's tales of old Singapore - Hardcover
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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About the Author:
The compiler, Michael Wise, who was born in London and educated at Oxford University has worked in Asia for 10 years and lived in Singapore for five. He has contributed articles to The Straits Times, Singapore's leading newspaper and maintains a lifelong interest in writing, travel and things of the past.
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- PublisherTimes Books International
- Publication date1985
- ISBN 10 9971651637
- ISBN 13 9789971651633
- BindingHardcover
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Book Description 8vo.pp.275. Illustrated. very Good hardcover in Very Good dust jacket. The tales selected take the reader back to the early days of Singapore when pirates roamed the seas and tigers ate chinamen for breakfast.Throughthe eyes of more than 60 visitors are seen glimpses of a past colony. Seller Inventory # 21343
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