Frank Swettenham; William R. Roff - A Nocturne and Other Malayan Stories and Sketches

Oxford University Press, Kuala Lumpur, 1993. Reprint, Softcover. Near Fine Condition. 9789676530271 19.5cm x 13cm. xviii, 216 pages. Illustrated wrappers. Sir Frank Swettenham (1850-1946) was the first Resident General, from 1896 to 1901, of the Federated Malay States, which brought together the states of Selangor, Perak, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang. "His interest in the country and its people is reflected in the wide range of his stories and sketches." (from wrapper) Minor foxing to edges. Minor tanning. Shipped Weight: .25 kilos. ISBN: 9676530271. ISBN/EAN: 9789676530271.