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A Civil Servant in Burma

By Sir Herbert Thirkell White
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A long-serving colonial official recounts more than thirty years of administrative service in Burma, mixing chronological memoir with descriptive digressions. He details postings from delta townships to frontier commissions, episodes from Mandalay and Rangoon, and the process of annexation; offers practical explanations of administrative structures; records encounters with diverse ethnic communities; reflects on Buddhism and local customs; and includes photographic and observational sketches. The tone is observational and retrospective, combining personal anecdotes, institutional history, and cultural description.

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Sir Herbert Thirkell White

Sir Herbert Thirkell White was a British civil servant and author, best known for his work "A Civil Servant in Burma." His writings provide a unique perspective on the administrative and cultural landscape of Burma during the British colonial period. Through his experiences, White offers insights into the challenges and intricacies of governance in a foreign land, reflecting on both the bureaucratic processes and the local customs. His contributions to literature serve as a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of British colonialism in Southeast Asia.

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