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Excerpt: ...about it. They are all well dressed who come here; on a festival day even the poor can be dressed well. Pinks and reds are the prevailing colours, in checks, in stripes, mixed usually with white. These colours go best with their brown skins, and they are fondest of... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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In most of the quotations from Burmese books containing the life of the Buddha I am indebted, if not for the exact words, yet for the sense, to Bishop Bigandet's translation.

I do not think I am indebted to anyone else.

I have, indeed, purposely... Read Full Overview

The Soul of a People is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher... Read Full Overview

This text provides insights into Burmese thought, based on long years of residence in the country as well as the author's deep understanding of Burmese Buddhism and his affection for the people.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Soul of a People is a timeless classic that explores the culture and traditions of the Chinese people. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the Chinese way of life, H. Fielding takes readers on a journey through the heart of China, revealing the essence... Read Full Overview

The Soul of a People is a timeless classic that explores the culture and traditions of the Chinese people. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the Chinese way of life, H. Fielding takes readers on a journey through the heart of China, revealing the essence... Read Full Overview

""The Soul of a People 1920"" is a historical book written by H. Fielding Hall. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the culture, customs, and daily life of the Burmese people during the year 1920. It covers various aspects of Burmese society, including religion, politics,... Read Full Overview