‎[Middleton eo] - ‎ ‎V. C. Scott O'Conner‎
‎The Silken East A record of life and travel in Burma ‎

‎New York 1905 Dodd, Mead & Company Hardcover 1st Edition ‎

Reference : 030028

‎Hardcover original green cloth with gilded decoration ( little damage ), 24 x 17 cm, XX + 415 + XV + 416 - 842 pp., English, 1st Edition, 2 volumes, Illustrations, book condition: Very GoodrnThe Silken East: A Record of Life and Travel in Burmarn is a seminal historical travelogue by V.C. Scott O'Connor. It is widely regarded as one of the most lavish and evocative accounts of Burma (now Myanmar) during the British colonial era at the turn of the 20th century. rnO'Connor, a British official who served in the Burmese administration during the 1890s, captured the country during a period of rapid transformation following the British annexation of King Thibaw's kingdom. rnThe book documents his extensive journeys across the country, from major river systems like the Irrawaddy, Chindwin, and Salween to remote areas such as the Mergui Archipelago and the Shan Hills.rnIt serves as a vital record of ethnography, Buddhism, and local traditions, many of which have since been altered or lost.rnRich Illustrations: The original edition is famous for its visual depth, featuring roughly 400 illustrations, including photographs and color plates by artists like J.R. Middleton and the Burmese court painter Saya Chone. ‎