Description Of Prince Of Wales Island, In The Straights Of Malacca

""Description Of Prince Of Wales Island, In The Straights Of Malacca: With Its Real And Probable Advantages And Resources"" is a book written by Popham and Home Riggs in 1799. The book provides a comprehensive description of Prince of Wales Island located in the Straits of Malacca. The authors describe the island's physical features, climate, flora, and fauna. They also provide extensive information on the island's history, its inhabitants, and its political and economic situation at the time.The book highlights the advantages of the island, including its strategic location, natural resources, and potential for trade and commerce. The authors provide detailed information on the island's agricultural products, such as rice, sugar, and spices, as well as its mining resources, including tin and gold. They also describe the island's potential for trade with China, India, and other neighboring countries.The book is a valuable resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the history and geography of Southeast Asia. It provides a detailed and comprehensive description of Prince of Wales Island and its potential for economic development, making it an important historical document of the time.With Its Real And Probable Advantages And Resources To Recommend It As A Marine Establishment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.