The History of Sumatra (eBook)
504 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654742052-1 (EAN)
William Marsden (1754–1836) was a distinguished British orientalist and linguistic scholar, widely recognized for his contributions to the field of Indonesian studies through his seminal work, 'The History of Sumatra,' first published in 1783. Marsden's profound interest in the East began during his tenure with the East India Company, which provided him the opportunity to reside in Sumatra between 1771 and 1779. His residence on the island facilitated a meticulous study of its geography, culture, natural history, and languages, positioning him as an authority on Sumatran affairs. On returning to England, Marsden dedicated his life to scholarship, producing his comprehensive account of the Indonesian island. 'The History of Sumatra' is not only the first detailed description of the island in English but also a remarkable example of early anthropological literature, blending natural and social sciences in a style characterized by thoroughness and keen observation. Marsden's work is acknowledged for its scholarly rigor and enduring relevance. He avoided the eurocentric bias that typified many orientalist writings of his time, emphasizing empirical observation over conjecture. Marsden's legacy encompasses his contributions to the Royal Society, his role in founding the Royal Asiatic Society, and his bequest of a prominent collection of Indonesian manuscripts to the British Museum. His linguistic prowess is further immortalized in his 'Malay-English Dictionary' and 'Grammar of the Malayan Language', which have been essential resources for subsequent generations of linguists and Southeast Asian scholars (Ray, 2004).
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 21.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie | |
Schlagworte | 18th century Sumatra • colonial exploration • colonial Southeast Asia • Cultural diversity • Cultural history of Sumatra • Cultural Immersion • Ethnographic Study • Ethnography Southeast Asia • Geography of Sumatra • historical anthropology • History of Asia • Indonesia • Indonesian archipelago history • Indonesian Culture • Natural History • Natural history Sumatra • Orientalist perspective • scholarly research • Southeast Asian history • Sumatra • Sumatra historical account • Sumatra society • travel history literature • William Marsden historian |
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