[Gutenberg 42405] • Monumental Java

During the late 1800’s Java was called “Paradise on Earth,’ by the few who visited or stayed in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), and many renowned books were written about this enchanting land of mystical temples, fertile volcanic soils, and the rich culture of the local people.

Johann Friedrich Scheltema was one such visitor, who stayed and explored the island of Java, primarily researching the culture around these mysterious temples, and monuments of the ancient Javanese. He fell in love with the culture, and wrote “Monumental Java, “ to preserve the history and allure of this mystical isle.

Explore Java, at a time when few travelled to its shores, and witness a land shrouded in mystery, and surrounded by beauty, through each page of this intriguing book.