
Our Little Siamese Cousin
Preface
List of Illustrations
CHAPTER I. THE FIRST BIRTHDAY
CHAPTER II. LITTLE CHIE LO
CHAPTER III. NIGHT ON THE RIVER
CHAPTER IV. WORK AND PLAY
CHAPTER V. NEW YEAR'S
CHAPTER VI. WHITE ELEPHANTS
CHAPTER VII. IN THE TEMPLE
Step into a vibrant world where tradition and wonder intertwine. From the moment Chin, a bright‑eyed infant, is swaddled in fragrant saffron paste, the story paints daily life in a tropical kingdom alive with color, music, and reverence for nature. His mother’s gentle devotion, the bustling market of friends, and playful river baths reveal a close‑knit community that cherishes every detail, even the countless mosquitoes that buzz unseen.
As Chin grows, the narrative opens a window onto the customs of his homeland—festivals with costumed performers, towering temples, and the delicate balance between reverence and everyday chores. Through vivid scenes and warm humor, listeners will feel the rhythm of Siamese life and the tender bonds that shape a young boy’s world, inviting curiosity about the culture that surrounds him.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (105K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
Oct 8, 2013
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1860–1936
A prolific American writer, she became best known for children’s books that introduced young readers to communities and cultures around the world. Her popular Our Little Cousin series helped make her work a familiar part of early twentieth-century children’s literature.
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