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The Tasman Map – Abel Tasman, the Dutch East India Company and the first Dutch discoveries of Australia
The first edition of this book, published in 2019, has been sold-out for some time. I have published an updated edition in 2024 with a new Forward and Preface. The book is available from the usual online retailers, from the … Continue reading
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Joseph Conrad in Singapore
A metal plaque dedicated to Joseph Conrad stands in front of the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore. The text on the memorial describes Conrad as a “British Master Mariner and great English writer who made Singapore and the whole of Southeast … Continue reading
2013 – 2023 The top ten posts of the decade
After 10 years of blogging there have been 152502 views by thousands of followers and here are the top blogs of all time. Please go to the search button to find the blogs you may have missed. Thanks to all … Continue reading
The Makalamau Drum is shattered in Museum fire (Updated)
The largest Dong Son type drum found in Indonesia is the Makalamau Drum which was discovered on the island of Sangeang off the island of Sumbawa. The Makalamau Drum is 122 centimetres in diameter and in the centre is a … Continue reading
The Glass Islands – Book Review
THE GLASS ISLANDS, by Mark Heyward Published by Monsoon Books Reviewed by Ian Burnet Mark Heyward in his book ‘The Glass Islands’ tells the story of building a family home on the Indonesian island of Lombok. However, he has achieved … Continue reading
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Joseph Conrad at the Ubud Writers Festival
https://www.ianburnetbooks.com Buy Joseph Conrad’s EASTERN VOYAGES: Tales of Singapore and an East Borneo River
