AuthorDean, Kenneth, 1956- author
TitleChinese epigraphy in Singapore, 1819-1911 / Kenneth Dean, Hue Guan Thye = Xinjiapo Hua wen ming ke hui bian 1819-1911 / Ding Hesheng, Xu Yuantai
ImprintSingapore : NUS Press, [2017]
Descript 2 volumes (xxxviii, 1422 pages) : illustrations ; 30 cm

SUMMARY

These history of Singapore's Chinese community is craved in stone and wood : in the epigraphic record of 62 Chinese temples, native-place associations, clan and guild halls, from 1819 to 1911. These materials, availible in Chinese and in English translation, open a window into the world of Chinese communities in Singapore. These cultural artificials can also be appreciated for their exceptional artistic value. They are a central part of the heritage of Singapore-- Back cover


SUBJECT

  1. Inscriptions
  2. Chinese -- Singapore
  3. Chinese -- Singapore -- Social life and customs

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