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Tales of the Malayan Coast: From Penang to the Philippines

by Rounsevelle Wildman

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateAdventure20 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
20 chapters
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About this book

About this book

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Malayan coast, where young Baboo’s daring encounters with jungle beasts and the rich tapestry of local life reveal a world of adventure and cultural charm under a blazing sun.

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Contents

20 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02Preface
03A Tale of the Malacca Jungle
04An Adventure in the Pahang River
05In the Straits of Malacca
06The Malay’s Chief Garment
07And how the Malays use it
08The Founding of Sarawak
09A Malayan Story
10The Tale of a Monkey
11Being an Account of an Ascent of Mount Ophir in Malaya, by His Excellency, the Tuan Hakim…
12The Story of a Malayan Girlhood

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