21 Jahre in Indien. Zweiter Theil: Java.
A military physician records travels and professional experiences in Java, blending diary entries with observations of colonial towns, plantations and rituals. The account traces sea voyage and arrival in Batavia, postings in Weltevreden, Surabaya and other provincial centers, excursions to botanical gardens and volcanic landscapes, and encounters with local performances, dances and daily social life. Medical practice and public‑health concerns form a continuous thread, discussing beriberi, malaria, cholera, leprosy, hospital organization and epidemic responses. Reports on markets, temples, administration and everyday cross‑cultural interactions round out the travelogue.
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A military physician records travels and professional experiences in Java, blending diary entries with observations of colonial towns, plantations and rituals. The account traces sea voyage and arrival in Batavia, postings in Weltevreden, Surabaya and other provincial centers, excursions to botanical gardens and volcanic landscapes, and encounters with local performances, dances and daily social life. Medical practice and public‑health concerns form a continuous thread, discussing beriberi, malaria, cholera, leprosy, hospital organization and epidemic responses. Reports on markets, temples, administration and everyday cross‑cultural interactions round out the travelogue.
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