| Author |
Winston, W. R. |
| LoC No. |
50043556
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| Title |
Four years in Upper Burma
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| Alternate Title |
4 years in Upper Burma
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| Original Publication |
London: C. H. Kelly, 1892.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Introductory -- The journey to Mandalay -- Mandalay in 1887 -- The people of Mandalay -- The pacification of Upper Burma -- British influence in the Shan States -- Five years of British rule -- Intoxicants in Burma: the liquor question -- Intoxicants in Burma: the opium question -- The frontier mountain races of Burma -- Buddhism in Burma -- Burmese religious institutions and usages -- The Burmans -- Burmese home life -- And true ideal missionary and a false missionary ideal -- Our early experiences in the Burma mission -- Further developments -- Seeking the lost -- A jungle journey -- The Home for Lepers at Mandalay.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Four Years in Upper Burma" by W.R. Winston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative shares insights from the author's experiences during his time in Upper Burma after its annexation by the British Empire in 1886. The book explores the impact of British rule on the local society, including the customs, geography, and struggles faced by the people of Upper Burma. At the start of the narrative, Winston sets the stage by discussing the political and social chaos in Upper Burma following the annexation. He details the country's significant natural resources, the sparse population, and the complex socio-political climate marked by dacoity (gang robbery). Winston reflects on the British responsibilities in governing this formerly independent region, highlighting the cultural richness and the urgent need for a stable government that could respect local traditions while imposing order. He emphasizes the necessity of understanding the region's history and the religious significance of various structures, like pagodas, as he prepares for a missionary journey and the establishment of a mission in Mandalay. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Burma, Upper -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73184 |
| Release Date |
Mar 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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