Bali and Angkor: Or Looking at Life and Death is a book written by Geoffrey Edgar Solomon Gorer. The book is a travelogue that explores the cultural and religious traditions of two Southeast Asian destinations, Bali and Angkor. The author takes the readers on a journey to explore the unique customs, beliefs, and practices of the people of Bali and Angkor. Through his vivid descriptions and observations, Gorer delves into the Balinese Hindu religion, which is deeply rooted in the island's history and culture. He explores the ...
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Bali and Angkor: Or Looking at Life and Death is a book written by Geoffrey Edgar Solomon Gorer. The book is a travelogue that explores the cultural and religious traditions of two Southeast Asian destinations, Bali and Angkor. The author takes the readers on a journey to explore the unique customs, beliefs, and practices of the people of Bali and Angkor. Through his vivid descriptions and observations, Gorer delves into the Balinese Hindu religion, which is deeply rooted in the island's history and culture. He explores the complex rituals and ceremonies that are an integral part of the Balinese way of life. Gorer also examines the impact of tourism on Bali's traditional way of life and how the Balinese are adapting to the changing times.In the second part of the book, Gorer takes the readers to Angkor, the ancient city in Cambodia that was once the capital of the Khmer Empire. He explores the magnificent temples and ruins of Angkor, which are some of the most impressive architectural wonders in the world. Gorer also provides a historical background of the Khmer Empire and its impact on the region.Throughout the book, Gorer reflects on the themes of life and death and how they are perceived and dealt with in Bali and Angkor. He also provides insights into the cultural and social aspects of these two destinations and how they have evolved over time. Overall, Bali and Angkor: Or Looking at Life and Death is a fascinating and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on these two Southeast Asian destinations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural and religious traditions of Bali and Angkor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Acceptable/No Jacket. The pages are clean and tight. Binding is good. Cover is slightly discolored and faded. Corners are lightly bumped. 250 pages plus illustrations.
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Very Good. Size: 8x8x3; Hardcover and dust jacket. Tears to jacket with loss. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Pages unmarked. x, 250 pages, plates, 24 cm. From the library of Antonio Vishio Sr., scholar and mentor, who for 45 years taught Latin and Classical Greek at the Gilman School in Baltimore.
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