A Thousand Miles On An Elephant In The Shan States (1890)

A Thousand Miles On An Elephant In The Shan States is a travelogue written by Holt Samuel Hallett in 1890. The book chronicles Hallett's journey through the Shan States, a region in present-day Myanmar, on the back of an elephant. Hallett describes the landscape, people, and customs of the Shan States, as well as his encounters with various tribes and rulers. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the region and its inhabitants. A Thousand Miles On An Elephant In The Shan States provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known corner of Southeast Asia during the late 19th century.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.