Our Little Siamese Cousin

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Our Little Siamese Cousin

by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

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

2013-10-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

MH

Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade

1860–1936

Best known for writing many early-20th-century books for children, this American author introduced young readers to faraway places, everyday life in other cultures, and key moments in U.S. history. Her work was especially prolific and helped shape the popular "Our Little Cousin" series.

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