The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe / Being Sketches of the Domestic and Religious Rites and Ceremonies of the Siamese

Name: The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe / Being Sketches of the Domestic and Religious Rites and Ceremonies of the Siamese
Author: Ernest Young

By Ernest Young

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Drawing on several years' residence in the capital, the author sketches domestic and religious life among the Siamese, combining observation, local sources, and illustrations. The narrative moves through street and river scenes, markets and household tasks, childhood rites and the shaving of the top-knot, courtship, marriage and domestic customs, popular entertainments and village life, rice cultivation and agrarian practices, laws and civic ceremonies, funerary observances, the Buddhist monastic order, temple architecture and festivals, pilgrimages and elephant-related traditions.

About the Author

Ernest Young

Ernest Young was a writer known for his travel literature and cultural observations. His works often explore the customs and landscapes of various regions, providing readers with a glimpse into different cultures. Notable among his writings are "Peeps at Many Lands: Corsica" and "Peeps at Many Lands: Siam," where he offers detailed accounts of these locales. Additionally, his book "The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe" delves into the domestic and religious practices of the Siamese people, showcasing his interest in ethnography and cultural documentation. Young's contributions reflect a keen curiosity about the world and its diverse traditions.