Modern Geography: A Description of the Empires, Kingdoms, States, and Colonies; With the Oceans, Seas, and Isles; In All Parts of the World: Including the Most Recent Discoveries, and Political Alterations, Digested on a New Plan; Volume 1
Modern Geography: A Description of the Empires, Kingdoms, States, and Colonies; With the Oceans, Seas, and Isles; In All Parts of the World: Including the Most Recent Discoveries, and Political Alterations, Digested on a New Plan; Volume 1
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1804 Excerpt: ...After Gama had passed the Cape of Good Hope in 1497, the importance of the city of Malacca became known, and il was soon after seized by these invaders, whose proximity led to several discussions and contests with the northern powers of Sumatra, in consequence of which the kingdom of Acheen became remarkable in the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1804 Excerpt: ...After Gama had passed the Cape of Good Hope in 1497, the importance of the city of Malacca became known, and il was soon after seized by these invaders, whose proximity led to several discussions and contests with the northern powers of Sumatra, in consequence of which the kingdom of Acheen became remarkable in the history of these regions; and in 1615 the monarch attacked Malacca with five hundred small ships, but was defeated: nor is this petty sovereignty unnoticed in the subsequent transactions of the Dutch and English. Marsden, 281. Several small isles encompass Sumatra. Banca is particularly celebrated for its tin. Of Billkton little is known; nor of the isles that lie between Sumatra and Malacca called Pitti, and other names, with the common addition of Pulo, which in these seas appears to imply an island, being probably a Malay term.f On the west the NasSau or Poggy isles have been lately noted for their inhabitants, dissimilar from their neighbours, and approaching the Otaheitans in the amiable simplicity of their manners, as well as in their personal appearance; while their colour, like that of the Malays, is light brown or copper. Java. The large and interesting work of Mr. Marsden has led to those details concerning Sumatra; but the account of the other islands must be more restricted. Java is not only an extensive island, about 650 British miles in length by about 100 of medial breadth, but is remarkable for the city of Batavia, the celebrated capital of the Dutch possessions. This island, like the former, abounds with forests, and presents an enchanting verdure. It seems also intersected by a ridge of mountains, like a spine pervading its length. Batavia is strongly fortified with walls, and a citidel towards the sea. There are many canals abo...
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