Divine Custody. A History of Singapore's Oldest Teochew Temple.
Singapore. NUS Press. 2021. Stock ID #175036 "At the turn of the nineteenth century, Teochew-speaking gambier and pepper farmers settled in Singapore. Today surrounded by the skyscrapers of Singapore's central business district, Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple traces its history back to the earliest days of the colony. When referring to this item please quote stockid 175036.
74 color plates, 43 halftones 244pp, bibliography, index, hardback in dustjacket. 23.8 x 19.2cm.
While no written sources or inscriptions commemorate the founding of the temple, Yeo Kang Shua's book delves into the history of the temple's foundation, encountering a rich history along the way. " (Publisher's description).
Price: $56.95 AU