ABSTRACT

First published in 2012. Travelling through thousands of miles of Burmese landscape, the author captured the essence of this country before the internal political problems broke. Filled with lively descriptions of Burma - from its bustling cities to its lush jungles - the highlight of the book is the author ’s story of his long journey up the Irrawaddy River. Supplemented by the author ’s own illustrations, this book conveys Kelly’s appreciation of the beauty of the country and the happiness of its people.

chapter I|22 pages

RANGOON

chapter II|20 pages

AMENITIES OF RANGOON

chapter III|18 pages

ACROSS THE YOMAS TO TAUNGDWINGYI

chapter IV|20 pages

First Steps

chapter V|21 pages

JUNGLE LIFE AT KOKOGON

chapter VI|34 pages

THROUGH THE FOREST TO PYINMANA

chapter VIII|28 pages

Waiting for the Steamer-Early Morning

chapter IX|34 pages

TWO CAPITALS

chapter X|22 pages

SOME OTHER TOWNS

chapter XI|29 pages

A MONTH ON THE LASHIO LINE

chapter XII|30 pages

CAMPING IN THE NORTHERN SHAN STATES

chapter XIII|16 pages

THE BURMAN