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From the street markets of Myanmar and the traffic jams of Bangkok, to the ancient temples of Cambodia and Vietnam, Indochina is one of the world's most diverse and fascinating regions. Journey into the heart of Southeast Asia in this video.Atists: Artist Not Provided DVD: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC Company: Educational Video Network, Inc. (2004-08-06) List Price: $29.95 Amazon Price: $29.95 Used Price: $21.98 
One of the most mythic and potent journeys of our time, up the Mekong River through the exquisite, complicated terrain of Vietnam and Cambodia to the great ruins at Angkor - the magnificent Khmer temples built from the 9th-13th centuries AD that are being painstakingly restored deep in the Cambodian jungle. Director Les Guthman travels by boat up a river whose raw beauty and power were celebrated by Marguerite Duras in the 1920s. But in our time it became known as "the river of evil memory" as it coursed through Southeast Asia in the second half of the 20th century. Today, the river in Vietnam is filled with the vibrant life of a young nation free of a century of war. In Cambodia the past weighs far heavier. We travel up the Mekong passed Phnom Penh, once called "the beguiling beauty of SE Asia," toward the Laotian border in search of the almost-extinct fresh water dolphins of the Mekong; then return back to the capital and head northwest up one of the world's unique natural wonders, the Tonle Sap River, and across the great Tonle Sap Lake, one of the planet's most abundant fisheries. In Angkor, World Monuments Fund experts describe their 15-year restoration of one of the jewels of a city called "the eighth wonder of the world," the 12th century palace complex of Preah Khan. And as they take us on an insider's tour of Preah Khan, along with the other major sites of Angkor Wat, Bayon and Banteay Srei, we learn that the story of their work in Angkor is not only a story of the rebirth of Angkor after the horrors of the Khmer Rouge Era, but it is also a story of the rebirth of Cambodia. A stunningly filmed high definition odyssey up a river far distanced in time from the corridor into the heart of darkness portrayed in Francis Coppola's "Apocalypse Now." This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. Director: Les Guthman DVD: NTSC Company: XPLR Productions (2006-10-23) List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $17.79 Used Price: $14.35
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Southeast Asia is vast and the variety and scope of what’s on offer is truly mind-boggling. Whether trekking to the jungle-thronged temples of Cambodia, plunging head-first into the seething metropolis that is Bangkok or discovering your own idyllic paradise amongst Thailand’s islands, Footprint’s 3rd edition of the Southeast Asia Handbook is the perfect guidebook for the intrepid traveller wanting to explore the length and breadth of this fascinating and diverse region.
The heart of the guide is divided by country and region, giving comprehensive information on Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Each country and region has an overview map which includes ‘Don’t miss’ destinations, local information on how to get around, detailed street maps where relevant, and an Essentials section with information on banks, embassies, emergency services and local festivals. Detailed listings on where to sleep, eat and play are provided for every destination within each country, enabling you to have an even better travel experience.
· Essentials section with tips on getting there and around. · Our recommended itineraries to help you plan your trip whether you’re travelling for two weeks or three months · In-depth information on Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore, the main travel hubs · Comprehensive listings of where to eat and sleep throughout the region · Detailed street maps for important towns and cities · Full-color mini atlas section to help you plan your trip and get your bearings
From the palm-fringed white beaches to the sumptuous cuisine, Footprint’s fully updated 3rd edition will help you get to the heart of this incredible and varied region. 
The Mekong. It 's an exotic name guaranteed to fire up the imagination. Riding high on the global hotlist, the region is home to such iconic sights as Angkor Wat, Halong Bay and Luang Prabang. Nick Ray, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book... 11 expert authors 4909 km of winding river 180+ temples 56 weeks of in-depth research Inspirational photos Easy-to-read layout In-depth background 3D plans of inconic sights Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info Author: Nick Ray Paperback: 520 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2012-03-01) ISBN: 174179823X List Price: $24.99 Amazon Price: $15.63 Used Price: $14.09 
Now in its 10th edition, this lively and accessible guide to Southeast Asia written by one of the world's preeminent historians of the area remains a classic in its field The first edition of this one-volume introductrion to the area was published in 1979 and immediately filled a need for travelers and students interested in a tantalizingly different part of the world. Subsequent editions have continued to document with great perception the enormous changes and dramatic growth experienced in the region. Dr. Milton Osborne has been a resident, student, and fascinated observer of Southeast Asia for more than 40 years. This familiarity has resulted in a highly readable chronicle, ideal for travelers, students, and general history readers. While giving due regard to the early history of the region, Osborne concentrates on the changes that have taken place since the 18th century: the impact of colonial rule; economic transformations of the 19th and 20th centuries; the emergence and triumph of the independence movements; the impact of social change; and the pivotal roles played by religion, ethnic minorities, and immigrant groups. He also provides an introduction to the art of the region and a comprehensive guide to literature about Southeast Asia.Author: Milton Osborne Paperback: 352 pages Company: Allen & Unwin (2010-09-01) ISBN: 174237302X List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $15.44 Used Price: $10.99 
For 35 years Lonely Planet's "Southeast Asia on a Shoestring" has been the backpacker's bible. Discover Cambodia's ancient temples, Thailand's island paradises and the best "pho" in Vietnam. We help you stay longer and spend less. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Detailed itineraries to help you plan your perfect trip Eat Cheap and Sleep Easy with budget beds, cheap eats and places to party Get the low-down on history, environment, culture and current events Author: China Williams, Celeste Brash, Andrew Burke, Shawn Low, Brandon Presser, Nick Ray, Daniel Robinson, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Richard Waters, Greg Bloom Paperback: 996 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2010-04-01) ISBN: 1741792339 List Price: $26.99 Amazon Price: $17.08 Used Price: $16.06 
Author: China Williams Paperback: 1024 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2012-08-01) ISBN: 174179854X List Price: $26.99 Amazon Price: $17.05 
Frommer’s Southeast Asia brings you the best the region has to offer, from colorful markets and festivals to luxury resorts and local dining. Our expert authors give you tips on visiting some of the world’s most amazing temples, from Cambodia’s Angkor Wat to Thailand’s Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha of Wat Phra Kaeo, plus detailed maps and candid advice on what is—and what’s not—worth your time and money. In-depth culture and history information gives you the background you need to appreciate the sites you’ll see and the people you’ll meet.Author: Daniel White, Ron Emmons, Jennifer Eveland, Jen Lin-Liu Paperback: 672 pages Company: Frommers (2011-06-28) ISBN: 1118009797 List Price: $24.99 Amazon Price: $13.53 Used Price: $12.50 
"The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget" is the ultimate guide to exploring this fascinating region on a shoestring, with coverage of all the top sights, the clearest mapping of any guide and handy hints on how to save money. You can discover all of the most popular Southeast Asian destinations, alongside lesser-known places, with information on getting off the beaten track - whether you want to hike through the rainforest, visit remote hill tribes or just find a quiet stretch of white sand. "The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget" has detailed practical information that will help you make the most of your time and money, whether taking a slow boat down the Mekong or catching the 'Jungle Railway' through Malaysia's interior. And you'll discover the things to see and do in each country, plus all the best hostels and budget hotels, bars, cafes and cheap restaurants. This guide is the budget-conscious traveller's must have item for Southeast Asian trips. Make the most of your time on earth with "The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget".Author: Rough Guides Paperback: 992 pages Company: Rough Guides (2010-11-15) ISBN: 1848365225 List Price: $26.99 Amazon Price: $13.93 Used Price: $15.20 
Indonesia is the largest island nation in the world, encompassing 17,000+ islands (Wouldn’t you like to know who counted them?), each with its own unique culture. Indonesia has rain forests, at least 150 active volcanoes, tropical beaches, Orangutans, famous resort areas, home to mankind’s last remaining frontiers, a haven for underwater enthusiasts, and then there’s incredible Bali.Forget all the "Eat, Pray, Love" hype for Bali (on a sidenote, I hated the movie). Bali has been on everyone’s list (from backpackers to luxury seekers) as the "go-to" destination for eons. Not surprising since the Island of Bali has activities that run the gamut. How about getting married at an Elephant Camp? Explore Ubud, the cultural, artistic, and spiritual heart of Bali? Dive, snorkel, learn to surf? Trek up Mount Batur or holy Mount Agung? Visit and gawk at incredible Balinese Temples (there is a reason why Bali is called the "Island of 10.000 Temples")? If that’s not enough, wait until you see the miles of beach, bars, restaurants and nightlife lining Kuta, Legian and Seminyak beaches. And don’t forget inexpensive shopping, or Indonesia’s wonderful food. Let Travels With Sheila teach you how to Travel on a Budget, or go for broke, wallowing in luxury! Most importantly, let her ease your fears about languages, currencies, personal safety and staying healthy. This Fast & Easy Guide will tell the good and the bad as she sees it along with informative tips. HERE’S SOME OF THE INFORMATION YOU’LL FIND INSIDE... Fast & Easy Basics for Visiting Bali and Indonesia. What to See and Do in Bali. How to Save Big Money! Travels With Sheila tells it like it is with personalized, up-to-date information, and photographs you need to make the most of your trip. Learn from her experience and speed through Bali by following her travel tips. Author: Sheila Simkin Kindle Edition: 44 pages Kindle eBook Company: (2012-03-18) (2012-03-18) List Price: Amazon Price: 
Luminous at dawn and dusk, the Mekong is a river road, a vibrant artery that defines a vast and fascinating region. Here, along the world's tenth largest river, which rises in Tibet and joins the sea in Vietnam, traditions mingle and exquisite food prevails.Award-winning authors Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid followed the river south, as it flows through the mountain gorges of southern China, to Burma and into Laos and Thailand. For a while the right bank of the river is in Thailand, but then it becomes solely Lao on its way to Cambodia. Only after three thousand miles does it finally enter Vietnam and then the South China Sea. It was during their travels that Alford and Duguid—who ate traditional foods in villages and small towns and learned techniques and ingredients from cooks and market vendors—came to realize that the local cuisines, like those of the Mediterranean, share a distinctive culinary approach: Each cuisine balances, with grace and style, the regional flavor quartet of hot, sour, salty, and sweet. This book, aptly titled, is the result of their journeys. Like Alford and Duguid's two previous works, Flatbreads and Flavors ("a certifiable publishing event" —Vogue) and Seductions of Rice ("simply stunning"—The New York Times), this book is a glorious combination of travel and taste, presenting enticing recipes in "an odyssey rich in travel anecdote" (National Geographic Traveler). The book's more than 175 recipes for spicy salsas, welcoming soups, grilled meat salads, and exotic desserts are accompanied by evocative stories about places and people. The recipes and stories are gorgeously illustrated throughout with more than 150 full-color food and travel photographs. In each chapter, from Salsas to Street Foods, Noodles to Desserts, dishes from different cuisines within the region appear side by side: A hearty Lao chicken soup is next to a Vietnamese ginger-chicken soup; a Thai vegetable stir-fry comes after spicy stir-fried potatoes from southwest China. The book invites a flexible approach to cooking and eating, for dishes from different places can be happily served and eaten together: Thai Grilled Chicken with Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce pairs beautifully with Vietnamese Green Papaya Salad and Lao sticky rice. North Americans have come to love Southeast Asian food for its bright, fresh flavors. But beyond the dishes themselves, one of the most attractive aspects of Southeast Asian food is the life that surrounds it. In Southeast Asia, people eat for joy. The palate is wildly eclectic, proudly unrestrained. In Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweet, at last this great culinary region is celebrated with all the passion, color, and life that it deserves. 
Malaysia beckons with an astounding mix of lush rainforests, gorgeous beaches and precipitous mountains, and this latest volume in the award-winning Eyewitness Travel Guide series covers every aspect of this fascinating country.Nature lovers can swim with colorful fish off the shores of numerous islands or spot orangutans and other exotic jungle-dwellers in Sarawak. Using the unique cutaway maps and 3-D models explore the ultra-modern skyscrapers of Kuala Lumpur and Singapore which overwhelm the colonial buildings still found in the center of both metropolises. Author: Andrew Forbes Paperback: 352 pages Company: DK Travel (2010-11-15) ISBN: 0756661986 List Price: $25.00 Amazon Price: $13.72 Used Price: $12.75 Amazon.com KindleStore: Southeast Asia Travel
‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other’. New York TimesThe ultimate, most comprehensive guide to travelling in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand.This guide is the result of months of research by 5 dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed.Inside Lonely Planet Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Northern Thailand:• Full color styling and images• Clear, easy-to-read color maps • A brilliant new page layout for fast and hassle-free reading while on the go• Itineraries organized by region or length of trip • Up-to-date recommended points-of-interest – covering eating, sleeping, going out, shopping, activities and attractions• In-depth features to uncover the world’s iconic sights• Hundreds of money saving tips• Our latest trip planning tools to help you get around smoothly • Additional sections including Top Experiences, History, Culture, Health, and an A-Z survival guide. Special eBook enhancements• Scalable maps – enabling you to zoom in for greater detail• Comprehensive linking – enabling you to seamlessly link other destinations, pages, maps and websites• Search – go straight to what you are looking for with the inbuilt search capability • Add notes – touch a word to add notes and personalize your guidebook • Bookmark – use bookmarks to quickly return to a page• Dictionary –look up the meaning of any word • Plus pinch and zoom images and scalable font sizeWritten and researched by Nick Ray, Richard Waters, Iain Stewart, Austin Bush, Greg BloomAuthor: Planet Lonely Kindle Edition: 520 pages Kindle eBook Company: Lonely Planet (2012-04-23) (2012-04-23) List Price: Amazon Price: 
With a Lonely Planet guidebook you'll get the best out of your Indonesian trip. Our 9th edition of Indonesia will take you to the best beaches and bars in Bali, through lush paddy fields in Sumatra, diving with turtles off the Gilis in Lombok and to a traditional dance in Ubud. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Discover natural Indonesia with our special color chapter. Detailed Itineraries for planning the perfect trip. Green Index helps you step lightly on your travels.Author: Mark Elliott, Steve Waters, Iain Stewart, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Adam Skolnick, John Noble, Celeste Brash, Muhammad Cohen, Trent Holden, Guyan Mitra Kindle Edition: 916 pages Kindle eBook Company: Lonely Planet (2010-09-23) (2010-09-23) List Price: $31.99 Amazon Price: 
An American political science professor is found dead in a local catfish pond and most in the expat community suspect suicide. Then one of her graduate students disappears and Bonner sees the connection. But it’s the last thing he wants to get involved with. He’d rather open a little coffee shop on campus and enjoy the best SE Asia has to offer. But when an old friend reappears and needs help, Bonner is compelled to change. He’s forced on a mission up the Mekong River to Laos where he will take on a surprisingly American cargo, two soldiers AWOL from Iraq who followed the old hippie trail as an escape. The Mekong River where they travel holds the secret to a tragic love affair, an old friendship, and a changing Far East. Author: Erich R. Sysak Kindle Edition: 187 pages Kindle eBook Company: (2010-06-14) (2010-06-14) List Price: $2.99 Amazon Price: 
For 35 years Lonely Planet's Southeast Asia on a Shoestring has been the backpacker's bible. Discover Cambodia's ancient temples, Thailand's island paradises and the best pho in Vietnam. We help you stay longer and spend less. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Detailed itineraries to help you plan your perfect trip. Eat Cheap and Sleep Easy with budget beds, cheap eats and places to party. Get the low-down on history, environment, culture and current events.Author: Greg Bloom, China Williams, Celeste Brash Kindle Edition: 996 pages Kindle eBook Company: Lonely Planet (2010-09-23) (2010-09-23) List Price: $26.99 Amazon Price: 
‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other’. New York TimesThe ultimate, most comprehensive guide to travelling in Vietnam includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Vietnam.This guide is the result of over 5 months of research by 5 dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Vietnam, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed.Inside Lonely Planet Vietnam:• Full color styling and images• Clear, easy-to-read color maps – retooled for use with the iPad • A brilliant new page layout for fast and hassle-free reading while on the go• Itineraries organized by region or length of trip • Up-to-date recommended points-of-interest – covering eating, sleeping, going out, shopping, activities and attractions• In-depth features to uncover the world’s iconic sights• Hundreds of money saving tips• Our latest trip planning tools to help you get around smoothly • Additional sections including Top Experiences, History, Culture, Food, and an A-Z survival guide. Special enhancements specifically for the iPad• Scalable maps – enabling you to zoom in for greater detail• Google maps integration – see where you are and where you are going (requires internet connection)• Comprehensive interlinking – enabling you to seamlessly flip between pages, jump between maps and reviews, or visit the websites of places we recommend• Search – go straight to what you are looking for with the inbuilt search capability • Add notes – touch a word to add notes and personalize your guidebook • Bookmark – use bookmarks to quickly return to a page• Dictionary –look up the meaning of any word • Plus pinch and zoom images and scalable font sizeWritten and researched by Iain Stewart, Peter Dragicevich, Nick Ray, Brett AtkinsonAuthor: Planet Lonely Kindle Edition: 568 pages Kindle eBook Company: Lonely Planet (2012-03-23) (2012-03-23) List Price: Amazon Price: 
Butterfly explores love for sale in Southeast Asia and the sensuality of the twenty-six young ladies profiled in this erotic odyssey. . . . sexual technique, travel, culture, history, politics, and Pattaya's wild celebration of Songkran.In Butterfly, our intrepid photojournalist is writing travel guides in Pattaya and Phnom Penh, shooting illustrations, and making love with pretty Thai and Vietnamese women every night. Butterfly is hot, relentless and explicit, a virtual Kama Sutra of sexual variations. . . . told in a man-to-man fashion. Author of ten guides to Southeast Asian destinations, Yang has woven a treasure of travel information into this erotic tour de force. "Steven Yang . . . Our Asian expert dishes up the hot sauce." HUSTLER'S ASIAN FEVER magazine. "Butterfly . . . A three month romp in Thailand and Cambodia . . . Find out what the girls of Southeast Asia are really like!" ASIAN BEAUTIES magazine. "Butterfly takes a deep look at the Southeast Asian sex scene. . . . intimate . . . entertaining . . . dripping with sex." ORIENTAL WOMEN magazine. Author: Steven Yang Kindle Edition: 436 pages Kindle eBook Company: Full Moon Books (2005-03-05) (2005-03-05) List Price: $9.99 Amazon Price: 
‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other’. New York TimesFriendly and fun-loving, exotic and tropical, cultured and historic, Thailand beams with a lustrous hue from its gaudy temples and golden beaches to the ever-comforting Thai smile.This eBook is Lonely Planet’s latest Tasmania guide book and includes:• 3219 km of coastline, over 150 temples, 37 weeks of in-depth research and 245 bowls of noodles consumed• Inspirational photos• Comprehensive planning tools• In-depth background• Easy-to-read layout• At-a-glance practical infoThis is the 30th Anniversary edition of the market-leading guide on Thailand! For this edition our authors have hunted down the fresh, the transformed, the hot and the happening, from new transport routes to get you to the beach faster, flights through the canopy in Ko Tao and stylish sleeps for all the hip new hotels in Bangkok.Coverage includes: • Planning chapters • Bangkok & around, Central Thailand, Ko Chang & East, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Hua Hin & Southern Gulf, Ko Samui & Lower Gulf, Phuket & Andaman Coast• Understand & Survival chaptersLonely Planet’s Tasmania guide is written and researched by: China Williams, Mark Beales, Celeste Brash, Alan Murphy, Brandon Presser, Tim Brewer, Austin BushAuthor: Planet Lonely Kindle Edition: 824 pages Kindle eBook Company: Lonely Planet (2012-02-03) (2012-02-03) List Price: $27.99 Amazon Price: 
Frommer’s Southeast Asia brings you the best the region has to offer, from colorful markets and festivals to luxury resorts and local dining. Our expert authors give you tips on visiting some of the world’s most amazing temples, from Cambodia’s Angkor Wat to Thailand’s Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha of Wat Phra Kaeo, plus detailed maps and candid advice on what is—and what’s not—worth your time and money. In-depth culture and history information gives you the background you need to appreciate the sites you’ll see and the people you’ll meet.Author: Jennifer Eveland, Jen Lin-Liu, Ron Emmons, Daniel White Kindle Edition: 672 pages Kindle eBook Company: Frommers (2011-06-09) (2011-06-09) List Price: $24.99 Amazon Price: 
This humorous account of travel through the jungles, cities, and villages of South East Asia will save you the trouble of stoically enduring spider bites, monkey attacks, machete throwing tribesmen, hungry lions, and even ringworm. A book great for scratching the travel itch, or spreading it.Author: Jennifer Neves Kindle Edition: Kindle eBook Company: Mad Dash Publishing (2012-05-15) (2012-05-15) List Price: Amazon Price: 
These four stories reflect the Southeast Asia of today, in the spirit of the earlier stories of W. Somerset Maugham. During a diplomatic dinner in Singapore, four young men from the diplomatic colony discover a common interest in storytelling. To pass the time, each tells a story of the region that fills in for readers facets of life in this exotic area. As the friends remember, their respective American, British, French and Russian nationalities are entirely appropriate, given the fact that O. Henry, Chekhov, Somerset Maugham and Guy de Maupassant are considered masters of the short story.Robbie Cutler from the American Embassy has just arrived in Singapore that weekend, on his very first diplomatic assignment. His father had been assigned there many years previously, so Robbie is familiar with some of the background of the nation island. In the introduction, “Down The Rabbit Hole,” Robbie’s hectic weekend arrival is traced, as he settles into temporary quarters, and sees something of the island. Like Alice’s adventure, he discovers that it is another world, with its own rules and history. Robbie’s story, “Under The Durian Trees,” recalls the time of his father’s diplomatic assignment in Singapore, and the murder that took place at the residence of the Consul General. At their next gathering, Basil Kamirkoff from the Russian Embassy relates the “Disappearance From Moonlight Cottage.” This tells about the celebrated disappearance in 1967 of Jim Thompson, the “Thai silk king,” during his visit to Moonlight Cottage in the Cameron Highlands in central Malaysia, a mystery that remains unsolved to this day. As the friends try to puzzle out what happened to Thompson, the history and atmospherics of the Malayan interior become vividly etched. Next, James McLarty from the British Embassy tells his story, “Man Of The Forest,” about his trip to Sabah in East Malaysia, on the northeastern tip of the island of Borneo. His climb up Mount Kota Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, gives him a vivid view of the sunrise over the South China Sea, and the changing beauties of jungle, rain forest and alpine flowers and animals. A booming call from the jungle prompts his guide to tell McLarty about the Orang Utans and attempts to save them, which a visit to the Sepilok Refuge near Sandakan, Sabah, etches vividly in McLarty’s mind. The fourth story, “Isabelle,” told by Etienne Marigot from the French Embassy, takes us back to the siege of Dien Bien Phu, and the war in what was French Indochina. A surprising and unexpected visitor to the Marigot home in the Dordogne region of southwestern France brings an eyewitness account of a French sergeant’s valiant struggle for survival after the battle. Southeast Asia is a fascinating part of the world, remote, alien and exotic. See it in your imagination as this first collection of Robbie Cutler stories takes you to another time and place. Author: William S. Shepard Kindle Edition: 96 pages Kindle eBook Company: Uncle Seth Cutler Press (2012-02-04) (2012-02-04) List Price: Amazon Price: |
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