A Princess Of Java: A Tale Of The Far East (1887) - Tapa blanda

Higginson, Sarah Jane

9781166484125: A Princess Of Java: A Tale Of The Far East (1887)

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ISBN 10: 1166484122 ISBN 13: 9781166484125

Editorial: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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""A Princess of Java: A Tale of the Far East"" is a novel written by Sarah Jane Higginson in 1887. The story is set in the exotic land of Java and follows the life of a young princess named Raden Ayu. Raden Ayu is a beautiful and intelligent princess who is loved by her people. However, her life takes a turn when she is forced to marry a prince from a neighboring kingdom in order to secure an alliance between the two kingdoms.The novel explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and duty as Raden Ayu navigates her new life as a princess and wife. She faces many challenges, including jealousy from the prince's other wives and the pressure to produce an heir. Despite these obstacles, Raden Ayu remains true to herself and her beliefs.The novel also delves into the culture and traditions of Java, providing readers with a glimpse into the rich history and customs of the Far East. Higginson's vivid descriptions of the landscape and people of Java transport readers to a different time and place.Overall, ""A Princess of Java"" is a captivating tale of love and duty set against the backdrop of a fascinating and exotic land.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger PublishingA AcentsAcentsa A-Acentsa Acentss Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of intere

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The Princess Mattah-D jarri was bom inK aliC handi, a kampong, or native village, situated high upon the side of one of the symmetrical cones which compose a volcanic range running through the southeastern portion of the Island of Java, called the Teng gers. The word Teng gers, an abbreviation of the Javanese word ung eng ger, expresses the wondering surprise and admiration excited by the loveliness and grandeur of the view spread before you. This particular cone is, perhaps, the most remarkable volcano in theE astI ndian A rchipelago, attributable in part to the peculiar formation of its crater, and the smooth and gradual declivity of its sides, broken by horizontal ridges of jagged and naked rock which extend around it at regular intervals from base to siunmit. Between these bleak protuberances, rich plateaus and fertile slopes of vast dimensions support the most glowing and luxuriant vegetation, constantly refreshed and nourished by multitudes of pearly streams that spread their moisture through the porous earth as they gurgle down from the snows and rains above. A round and on the base, immense plantations of sugar, rice, cotton, and cinnamon alternate with extensive groves of cocoanut, banana, and palm.
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