Durians are Not the Only Fruit : Notes from the Tropics

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Tropical memoir showcasing the beauty of Malaya.

Recommended for nature enthusiasts seeking cultural insights. The author's personal anecdotes and informative writing style make for an engaging read. The book offers unique perspectives on the fruits, food, and wildlife of Malaya, making it a great choice for readers interested in Southeast Asian culture and nature.

Durians are Not the Only Fruit : Notes from the Tropics

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ISBN: 9789810766702
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2013-10-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.93
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In this mix of memoir, lyric essay and nature writing, Wong Yoon Wah takes the unusual approach of turning his gaze away from the people of Nanyang, and examining instead what surrounds us: the fruits we grow, the food we eat, the trees and animals that thrive in our midst. Along the way, he throws us fascinating cultural insights: how thunder tea rice, which contains neither thunder nor tea, acquired its name; how early settlers used the raintree to tell the time; how the behavior of ants can tell us when a monsoon is about to arrive. Throughout, Wong explores the mythos and seduction of Singapore and Malaysia’s tropical rainforest landscape and the rubber plantations of his childhood, getting at the very essence of humans’ profound attachment to place.
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