Batavia In 1858

<p><i>Batavia In 1858: Of Schetsen En Beelden Uit De Hoofdstad Van Neerlandsche Indie</i> offers a vivid snapshot of life in Batavia (present-day Jakarta) during the mid-19th century. Penned by A. W. P. Weitzel this work provides a rich tapestry of sketches and images capturing the essence of the capital of the Dutch East Indies. Through detailed observations the book paints a picture of the social cultural and architectural landscape of Batavia offering insights into the daily lives of its inhabitants from the colonial elite to the indigenous population.<br/><br/>Weitzel's work serves as a valuable historical document revealing the complexities of colonial society and the interactions between different cultures. It offers a unique perspective on a bygone era making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Indonesia Dutch colonialism and the cultural dynamics of 19th-century Southeast Asia. 'Batavia In 1858' is a journey back in time offering readers a chance to experience the sights sounds and atmosphere of a vibrant colonial city.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><br>