Van Vliet's Siam.
Chiang Mai. Silkworm Books. 2005. Stock ID #212734 "The most detailed, fascinating, and lively account of old Siam was written by the Dutch merchant Jeremias Van Vliet between 1636 and 1640. This volume includes all four of his writings in English translation: the earliest surviving chronicle of Siam's history; a wide-ranging description of the kingdom's geography, economy, society, politics, and religion; a blow-by-blow account of a bloody power struggle over the crown; and the Dutchman's diary during a crisis -- the Picnic Incident -- published here for the first time." Publisher's description. When referring to this item please quote stockid 212734.
Map, colour and black and white illustrations, colour folding map at rear, x + 346pp, appendices, glossary, bibliography, index, sunned spine, paperback in very good condition.
Price: $40.00 AU