Translations From The Hakayit Abdulla, Bin Abdulkadar, Munshi (1874)

Translations From The Hakayit Abdulla, Bin Abdulkadar, Munshi (1874) is a book written by John Turnbull Thomson. The book is a collection of translations of the Hakayit Abdulla, Bin Abdulkadar, Munshi, a historical account of the early days of Singapore. The Hakayit Abdulla was written in the early 19th century by Abdulla bin Abdulkadar, a native of Singapore who was well-versed in Malay and Arabic. The book provides a unique perspective on the early history of Singapore, including the arrival of the British, the growth of the city, and the development of trade and commerce. Thomson's translations provide a valuable insight into the cultural and historical context of Singapore in the 19th century. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Singapore, as well as those interested in the history of Southeast Asia and the British Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.