Description |
1 online resource (viii, 303 pages) : color illustrations, maps |
Contents |
Traveling with a purpose -- Indian Ocean world -- Land of the Merina -- On and off the road in Madagascar -- Inexplicable India -- A tale of three cities -- The seven sisters -- Joy bangla (victory to Bengal) -- Swimming to Bangladesh -- On the road and on the water -- Improbable Indonesia -- East of Boston |
Summary |
In Monsoon Postcards, David H. Mould traverses the Indian Ocean from Madagascar through India and Bangladesh to Indonesia. He offers witty and insightful glimpses into countries linked by history, trade, migration, religion, and a colonial legacy, exploring how they confront an array of contemporary challenges |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Mould, David H. -- Travel -- Indian Ocean Region
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TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues
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Travel
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Indian Ocean Region -- Description and travel
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Indian Ocean Region
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
0821446770 |
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9780821446775 |
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