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Monthly Archives: April 2014
A Death in Paradise
The whitewashed residence of the former Dutch Governor on the island of Banda has some classical architectural features. From the golden lions mounted on the entrance gates, to the now defunct fountain on the lawn in the forecourt, to the … Continue reading
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Tagged ambon, banda, dutch east india company, ian burnet, maluku, moluccas, nutmeg, ombak putih, seatrek, spice islands, VOC
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Fort Revenge – A Mystery Solved
Fort Revenge. Just the name conjures up boyhood images of the sound and fury of battle, with cannons booming, muskets firing, military flags waving, the clash of swords, and the sound of battle cries. Fort Revenge still stands on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Ai, banda, dutch east india company, english east india company, fort revenge, ian burnet, maluku, moluccas, ombak putih, run, sea trek, spice islands, VOC
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‘East Indies’ —- Book Reviews II
Some more ‘East Indies’ book reviews have come in. Armed Enterprise – Competition and Monopoly in the East Burnet tells of the struggle between the Portuguese Crown, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) and the English East India Company for … Continue reading
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Ambon Medley
Time to have fun with some timeless classics. Join in with the audience —- clap your hands, stamp your feet, whistle, shout, and have fun with Keroncong Tugu Band
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