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Sultan & Mermaid Queen: Surprising Asian People, Places and Things That Go Bump in the Night

by Paul Spencer Sochaczewski
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Whimsical tales of Asia's diverse cultural tapestry.

"Sultan & Mermaid Queen" isn't just a book; it's a vibrant tapestry of Asian culture, revealing the quirks and charms you'd miss in usual travel guides. It's a smorgasbord of the unusual, a series of snapshots that take you from royal love affairs to sacred mountains with a narrative flair that makes history and culture come alive. Ideal for the curious soul wanting to delve into the lesser-known facets of Asian heritage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Sultan & Mermaid Queen: Surprising Asian People, Places and Things That Go Bump in the Night

by Paul Spencer Sochaczewski
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ISBN: 9789814217743
Author: Paul Spencer Sochaczewski
Publisher: Didier Millet
Date of Publication: 2009-03-16
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, Sociology, History
Related Topics: Anthropology, Asia, History, Social Issues, Travelogue, Memoir, Adventure, World History
Goodreads rating: 3.5
(rated by 2 readers)

Description

The Sultan and the Mermaid Queen is a collection of essays and articles that describe rarely written about Asian people, places and events; most have appeared in the International Herald Tribune, Wall Street Journal and other leading publications. Speak with the Sultan of Yogyakarta and learn about his love affair with the Mermaid Queen. Meet the homeless man in Hawaii who has the resume to prove he's the real last emperor of China. Learn why isolated Indian villagers are angry at the monkey god, Hanuman, for not returning their sacred mountain. Meet the last elephant hunter of Vietnam, who has reached Michael Jordan-like status through a very Asian-accented product endorsement. Play golf on the world's highest course. Bargain for good luck on the Philippines 'Amulet Island'. Learn why the white elephant is being used by Burma's generals to try to justify their hold on power. Ponder the disappearance of Bruno Manser, a Swiss Robin Hood, who vanished in a Borneo jungle while trying to help the downtrodden Penan tribesman stand up for their rights.
 

Whimsical tales of Asia's diverse cultural tapestry.

"Sultan & Mermaid Queen" isn't just a book; it's a vibrant tapestry of Asian culture, revealing the quirks and charms you'd miss in usual travel guides. It's a smorgasbord of the unusual, a series of snapshots that take you from royal love affairs to sacred mountains with a narrative flair that makes history and culture come alive. Ideal for the curious soul wanting to delve into the lesser-known facets of Asian heritage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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