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TRAVELS WITH PHETSARATH, 1959
The Last Century of Lao Royalty
(2009)
Abstract
Prince Phetsarath was a rather dynamic individual who traveled widely and took a lead in his country's fight for independence from France. In addition to his political role, Phetsarath was a renowned hunter and was interested also in writing a history of his country. During his lifetime he produced two books (both published in Thai), one on hunting techniques and the other on the Lao methods of reckoning time. We set off up the Mekong in a traditional Lao pirogue (dugout canoe) powered by a modern outboard motor for the start of our travels.
Keywords
- Prince Phetsarath,
- Laos,
- Luang Phrabang.,
- Mekong River,
- traditions,
- politics,
- 1957
Disciplines
Publication Date
2009
Editor
Grant Evans
Publisher
Silkworm Books
ISBN
ISBN: 978-974-9511-66-
Citation Information
Joel Halpern. "TRAVELS WITH PHETSARATH, 1959" Suthep, Chiang MaiThe Last Century of Lao Royalty (2009) p. 129 - 134 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/joel_halpern/139/
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