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A Civil Servant in Burma
Sir Herbert Thirkell White [1855-1931]


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Book Description

Title:
A Civil Servant in Burma
Author:
Publication Year:
Location:
London
Publisher:
Edward Arnold
Pages:
314
Subjects:
Christian Mission, Myanmar, Biography
Copyright Holder:
Public domain


Contents

  • Preface
  1. Introductory: A Retrospect and Some Comparisons
  2. Early Years and First Impressions
  3. The First Subdivision: The Secretariat
  4. Some Aspects of Burmese Life and Character
  5. On The Frontier
  6. The Secretariat: The Last Subdivision
  7. The Taking of Mandalay
  8. Early Days at Mandalay
  9. Lord Dufferin's Visit—Mandalay Once More
  10. The First Year After the Annexation
  11. A Few Words on Buddhism
  12. Under Sir Charles Crosthwaite, 1887-1890
  13. A Visit to the Shan States
  14. Rangoon—Mandalay
  15. Lower Burma Once More
  16. Mandalay: The Boundary Commission
  17. The Chief Court—Last Years In Burma
  • Glossary
  • Index
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