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A thousand miles on an elephant in the Shan States

By Holt S. Hallett
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A travel narrative recounts an extensive journey through the Shan States and neighboring regions, conducted largely by elephant, combining personal travel scenes with methodical exploration and survey work aimed at assessing routes for trade. The author records geography and riverine and mountain landscapes, daily travel logistics, markets, local customs, and material culture, while offering ethnological sketches of the peoples encountered and notes on political boundaries and commercial traffic. Observations are interwoven with practical assessments of transportation, caravan and river trade, and the feasibility of overland railway connections. The tone blends descriptive storytelling, cultural reportage, and technical commentary for readers interested in commerce and regional geography.

About the Author

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Holt S. Hallett

Hallett Holt S. is an author known for his travel writing, particularly his work "A Thousand Miles on an Elephant in the Shan States." This book recounts his adventurous journey through the Shan States of Southeast Asia, offering readers a vivid glimpse into the region's landscapes, cultures, and the unique experience of traveling by elephant. Holt's narrative style combines personal reflection with detailed observations, making his work a notable contribution to the genre of travel literature.

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