Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia, and Laos
During the Years 1858, 1859, and 1860

A vivid and enthusiastic account of South-East Asia's remote landscapes, wildlife and antiquities, published in 1864 after the author's death.

Henri Mouhot (Author), Charles Mouhot (Edited and translated by)

9781108084079, Cambridge University Press

Multiple-component retail product, published 8 April 2016

686 pages
22.2 x 14.2 x 4.1 cm, 0.79 kg

As a young man, French naturalist Henri Mouhot (1826–61) taught languages in Russia and travelled widely in Europe with his brother Charles, sketching people and landscapes, and taking photographs. The brothers both married descendants of the explorer Mungo Park (whose journals are also reissued). Soon afterwards, possibly inspired by Bowring's 1857 book on Siam (also reissued), Henri decided to explore South-East Asia. He travelled in Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, noting the landscapes, historic sites (including Angkor) and local customs, and meeting several kings and a handful of European missionaries. When he died of a fever in a remote district, his local companions returned his specimens and papers to his family via contacts in Bangkok. The author's brother brother published in 1864 this two-volume account based on Henri's notes and letters. It contains a biographical note by their Dutch friend J. J. Belinfante and many illustrations based on Mouhot's sketches.

Volume 1: Dedication
Preface
Memoir of M. Henri Mouhot
1. The voyage
2. Geography and history of the kingdom of Siam
3. Voyage up the Menam to Ayuthia the ancient capital
4. Chantaboun
5. Life in the hill-country
6. Return to Chantaboun
7. Details respecting Cambodia
8. Departure from Udong
9. The great bazaar of Cambodia
10. Sojourn of three months among the savage Stiens
11. Return to Pinhalu and Udong
12. Description of the temple of Ongcor. Volume 2: 13. Ongcor Thom
14. Remarks on Cambodia and its ruins
15. Khao Samroun
16. Return to Bangkok
17. Town of Chaiapume
18. The east of Louang Prabang
Appendix.

Subject Areas: Historical geography [HBTP]