Download or read book An Anecdotal History of Old Times in Singapore Vol 1 of 2 written by Charles Burton Buckley and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from An Anecdotal History of Old Times in Singapore, Vol. 1 of 2: With Portraits and Illustrations From the Foundation of the Settlement Under the Honourable the East India Company, on February 6th, 1819, to the Transfer to the Colonial Office as Part of the Colonial Possessions of the Crown on April 1st, 1867 This book is in great part a revision with many additions of a series of articles which appeared under the same title in the weekly Singapore Free Press newspaper, from the time I re-established that paper in 1884, until it became a daily paper in 1887, when I gave it over into other hands. There had been for several years only one newspaper in Singapore, and it was desirable to have a second. The papers about the old history of the place were written with a view to have matter always ready for the paper, to be used in case of need; but in that respect it turned out unnecessary, because it was intendedthat each issueshould consist of 8 pages, while the first number filled 24, and it never was reducedto thesize originally intended. The history papers thus printed onlyreached to the year 1856. I had the columns of the history cut out of thenewspaper, sewn into a book, and interleaved. This was sent to Mr. W. H. Read, who passed it on to Mr. James Guthrie, who died lately at an old age. Their remarks, additions, and corrections were added to others which came in from various quarters, owing to the publicity in the newspaper. The result was that by the kindness and good-nature of many of the old residents of the place, I had the loan of a great number of papers, books, documents and pamphlets, of all kinds, age, and descriptions; some coming to pieces with usage, some eaten through by white ants, and all more or less suffering from the mis-directed energy of insect life. All these papers, with much other material that came to light after the papers were first written, have been worked into this book. It has been carried down to the Transfer in 1867, as the principal mark of an epoch in the story of the place. Occasionally later events have been added, where they seemed likely to be useful, as showing the result at the present time of what was then done. This work then had been in gradual growth for over twenty years when the first chapter was put in the hands of the present printers; and has been over a year in the press, from various causes, which may explain some of the allusions to the present day, which vary from July, 1901 to September, 1902. It is unnecessary to say that it is only a compilation, but trouble has not been spared to make it as correct as the existing means of knowledge would allow. It was intended at one time to note the various sources from which the statements were derived, but it was soon found that this would cause such a number of side-notes, and such a mass of inverted commas, as to be impracticable, and was therefore abandoned. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book An Anecdotal History of Old Times in Singapore from the Foundation of the Settlement Under the Honourable the East India Company on Feb 6th 1819 written by Charles Burton Buckley and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-01 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ An Anecdotal History Of Old Times In Singapore, From The Foundation Of The Settlement Under The Honourable The East India Company, On Feb. 6th, 1819, To The Transfer To The Colonial Office As Part Of The Colonial Possessions Of The Crown On April 1st, 1867; An Anecdotal History Of Old Times In Singapore, From The Foundation Of The Settlement Under The Honourable The East India Company, On Feb. 6th, 1819, To The Transfer To The Colonial Office As Part Of The Colonial Possessions Of The Crown On April 1st, 1867; Charles Burton Buckley; Volume 2 Of An Anecdotal History Of Old Times In Singapore; Charles Burton Buckley Charles Burton Buckley Fraser & Neave, 1902 History; Asia; Southeast Asia; History / Asia / Southeast Asia; Singapore; Travel / Asia / Southeast
Download or read book An Anecdotal History of Old Times in Singapore written by Charles Burton Buckley and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1984 with total page 890 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book An Anecdotal History of Old Times in Singapore Volume 1 written by Charles Burton Buckley and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-09-02 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book An Anecdotal History of Old Times in Singapore from the Foundation of the Settlement Under the Honourable the East India Company on Feb 6th 1819 to the Transfer to the Colonial Office as Part of the Colonial Possessions of the Crown on April 1st 1867 written by Charles Burton Buckley and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Anecdotal History of Old Times in Singapore Vol 2 of 2 Classic Reprint written by Charles Burton Buckley and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from An Anecdotal History of Old Times in Singapore, Vol. 2 of 2 Notwithstanding the frequent urgent representations by those who were in charge, the then Government took no steps to alter or improve its condition. In fact, the time were bad, for the Transfer was being agitated. The Government of India did not care to interest themselves in this question, but left it for the new Government to settle; and even when the transfer took place, the first Governor was nu popular, and the expenditure incurred for Imperial purposes was too large to allow the question of comfort and better accommodation for paupers to be considered. Dr Randell was the first to take the bull by the horns. He was at that time Acting Assistant Colonial Surgeon, and finding no hopes of anything likely to be done to improve the hospital, he took it upon himself to calculate what number could be kept there with the likelihood of deriving benefit by treatment, allotting what he considered the least safe superficial space for eacli patient. Then, keeping those who were most in need of treatment, he turned all the others out, and further admissions were regulated, either by the urgency of the case, or by vacancies in the wards. The large number of mendicants thus thrown on the public, forced the Government to take the first steps toward increasing the accommoda tion, and the erection of a ward outside the hospital enclosure was decided on. Commission after commission was nominated to consider what was to be done, and a poor rate was preposed, as the Poor Fund was gradually disappearing. As times became better, and the revenues increased, ward after ward was put up, and Mr. Tan Beng Swee built a tile-roofed ward at his own expense; eventually the Government granted votes for the maintenance of the hospital on a more liberal basis. Afterwards under the careful management of Dr. Rowell, it became a well organised hospital and a pride to the Settlement. The whole place was a model of a poor-house and Infirmary combined. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book An Anecdotal History of Old Times in Singapore from the Foundation of the Settlement Under the Honourable the East India Company on Feb 6th 1819 to the Transfer to the Colonial Office as Part of the Colonial Possessions of the Crown on April 1st 1867 written by Charles Burton Buckley and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Singapore Two Hundred Years of the Lion City written by Anthony Webster and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two hundred years after Singapore’s foundation by Stamford Raffles in 1819, this book reflects on the historical development of the city, putting forward much new research and new thinking. It discusses Singapore’s emergence as a regional economic hub, explores its strategic importance and considers its place in the development of the British Empire. Subjects covered include the city’s initial role as a strategic centre to limit the resurgence of Dutch power in Southeast Asia after the Napoleonic Wars, the impact of the Japanese occupation, and the reasons for Singapore’s exit from the Malaysian Federation in 1965. The book concludes by examining how Singapore’s history is commemorated at present, reinforcing the image of the city as prosperous, peaceful and forward looking, and draws out the lessons which history can provide concerning the city’s likely future development.
Download or read book An Anecdotal History of Old Times in Singapore V1 written by Charles Burton Buckley and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1902 Edition.
Download or read book Sir Charles Bullen Hugh Mitchell G c m g 1836 To 1899 The Forgotten Colonial Governor written by Michael G Gray and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-05-19 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first known biography of Sir Charles Bullen Hugh Mitchell G C M G, former Governor of the Straits Settlements and District Grand Master of the freemasons in the Eastern Archipelago.The book traces his early life as an officer in the Royal Marines, where he served for 15 years, ending up with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, as well as his long, distinguished career in the Colonial Service, serving Queen Victoria in many countries including Natal in Southern Africa during and after the Zulu Wars, British Honduras, British Guiana, Fiji and Singapore.It is his time in Singapore that is given extensive treatment in the book. Having been sworn in as Governor and Commander-in-Chief of The Straits Settlements and their Dependencies (the 'Colony') on 1 February 1894, Mitchell inherited a colony, which was in very serious financial difficulty. With his prudent financial management, the governor brought the Colony back to a strong financial position and completed many projects. He was also instrumental in the implementation of the Federation of Malay States and was its first High Commissioner.His governorship was cut short when he died suddenly at the Colony's Government House (the current Istana) on 7 December 1899 and was buried in Singapore.However, his legacy was written out by his successor Sir Frank Swettenham who would take credit for the Colony's achievements. To this end, this book will go towards correcting the history of Singapore and Malaya at that time.The book also contains one of the very few public accounts of freemasonry in Singapore during the 19th Century and those of prominent freemasons participating in the colonial administration and commercial sector in the Colony.
Download or read book Illustrious Heritage An The History Of Tan Tock Seng And Family written by Bak Lim Kua and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2022-07-27 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tan Tock Seng, one of Singapore's most illustrious pioneers, was an influential Chinese community leader. In the early 1820s, he responded to Sir Stamford Raffles' call to open up Singapore for trade, and later became a prominent entrepreneur, a social leader of the Chinese community and a philanthropist. He also spearheaded the building of the Thian Hock Keng Temple as a rallying point for his fellow clansmen, as well as the Tan Tock Seng Hospital to provide medical services for people in Singapore.This book provides a comprehensive account of Tan Tock Seng's life, tracing his life and legacy, as well as the contributions of himself and his family. It also includes prominent family members such as Tan Kim Ching, Tan Teck Guan, Tan Boo Liat, Tan Chay Yan and Tan Hoon Siang. The fruits of their contributions have greatly impacted communities in Singapore, as well as other countries in the region.In delineating the Tan family's life and contributions, perspectives into the social, political and business workings of the lives of Overseas Chinese immigrants during the colonial era are also brought to light. Their legacy beyond Singapore's shores also highlights the regional networks of business and Chinese settlement in Nanyang. These stories bring complexity and nuance to broad-stroke developments, events and milestones in Singapore history, enhancing popular understanding and appreciation of Singapore.
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Download or read book A Genealogy of Tropical Architecture written by Jiat-Hwee Chang and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-28 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Genealogy of Tropical Architecture traces the origins of tropical architecture to nineteenth century British colonial architectural knowledge and practices. It uncovers how systematic knowledge and practices on building and environmental technologies in the tropics were linked to military technologies, medical theories and sanitary practices, and were manifested in colonial building types such as military barracks, hospitals and housing. It also explores the various ways these colonial knowledge and practices shaped post-war techno scientific research and education in climatic design and modern tropical architecture. Drawing on the interdisciplinary scholarships on postcolonial studies, science studies, and environmental history, Jiat-Hwee Chang argues that tropical architecture was inextricably entangled with the socio-cultural constructions of tropical nature, and the politics of colonial governance and postcolonial development in the British colonial and post-colonial networks. By bringing to light new historical materials through formidable research and tracing the history of tropical architecture beyond what is widely considered today as its "founding moment" in the mid-twentieth century, this important and original book revises our understanding of colonial built environment. It also provides a new historical framework that significantly bears upon contemporary concerns with climatic design and sustainable architecture. This book is an essential resource for understanding tropical architecture and its various contemporary manifestations. Its in-depth discussion and path breaking insights will be invaluable to specialists, academics, students and practitioners.
Download or read book Natural History Drawings written by William Farquhar and published by Editions Didier Millet. This book was released on 2010 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonel William Farquhar (1774-1839) was a British Colonial Officer who became Commandant of Malacca in 1803, a post through which he was able o indulge his interest in natural history, sending men to collect various plant and animal specimens, which he then commissioned artists to paint.
Download or read book An Anecdotal History of Old Times in Singapore from 1819 to 1867 2v in 1 written by C. B. Buckley and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
