Regional Geography
'The Monsoon Lands - I. Siam'
Ernest Young
Talks this term on regional geography are to deal with the Oriental world. Both native life and modern industries will be considered, and contrasts between new and old will be illustrated. The broad contrasts between India, China, Japan, and the East Indies will Le brought out, and the fundamental differences between Hindu, Chinese, and Japanese civilisations made clear.
Today, in the first talk of the term,
Mr. Ernest Young will contrast the densely-populated alluvial plain of Central Siam with the forested uplands of the North, and these, again, with the dry open forest and swamps in the Semun basin, in the East. In this part of the country (which is away from livers) the lack of water is as serious as are the summer floods from the Menham river in Central Siam. Mr. Young will discuss the teak trade and its exploitation in the North ; and describe Bangkok with its palaces and temples, and Chinese everywhere.