Temples and Elephants: Narrative of a Journey of Exploration through Upper Siam and Lao.
Temples and Elephants: Narrative of a Journey of Exploration through Upper Siam and Lao.
Temples and Elephants by Carl Bock is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 482 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.
What it's about
Temples and Elephants: Narrative of a Journey of Exploration through Upper Siam and Lao by Carl Bock is a travelogue documenting his 19th-century expedition through present-day Thailand and Laos. Commissioned by the King of Siam, Bock recorded his observations of local cultures, religions, landscapes, and wildlife, especially focusing on Buddhist temples and elephants. The book combines ethnographic detail with colonial-era curiosity, offering a Western perspective on Southeast Asia during a time of limited European access and understanding.
Book details
- Author: Carl Bock
- Format: Paperback & Hardcover
- Pages: 482
- Publisher: Gyan Books
- Published: 1884
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Temples and Elephants is written by Carl Bock.
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