Cambodia 100 years ago: appearance, behavior, dress
The origin of the Cambodians is not exactly known, but it is generally assumed that…More
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Vietnam 100 years ago: typical appearance, behavior, dress
The Annamite is generally of small stature (average height, 5 ft. 2 in.), but well…More
Brunei Darussalam: the fairytale sultanate
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Vietnam 200 years ago: good and evil spirits
The Cochinchinese are extremely superstitious, and their devotional exercises, like those of the Chinese, are…More
Vietnam 200 years ago: food habits
By the natives of warm climates animal food is seldom ranked among articles of the…More
Vietnam 200 years ago: casual and holiday dress
The dress of the women has by no means fascinating. A loose cotton frock, of…More
Vietnam 200 years ago: beauty impressions
There was little prepossessing in the general appearance and character of the Cochinchinese. The women…More
Vietnam 200 years ago: elephant hunting
One amusement, however, would have proved highly interesting, with which, it. seems, the Sovereigns of…More
Vietnam 100 years ago: all back home to celebrate Tet
The best regulated European household is devoid of servants during the Tet: for no member…More
Vietnam 100 years ago: Tet lunar New year
The Tet is the greatest fete in the calendar; it is the Annamese New Year.…More