Angkor the Magnificent - The Wonder City of Ancient Cambodia [Kindle Edition]

Helen Churchill Candee (Author), Randy Bryan Bigham (Author), Kent Davis (Author, Editor)

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"The tale of it is incredible; the wonder which is Angkor is unmatched in Asia." So begins Helen Churchill Candee's classic tale of Asian adventure. Today, readers can again experience the mystery of Cambodia's vast jungle temples through her eyes. Although Helen Candee is best known for surviving the sinking of the RMS Titanic, she walked with kings, presidents, the wealthy and the powerful. entertaining, educating and influencing them. This independent woman championed feminine equality and fought tirelessly for woman's rights. And, as a single woman, she traveled the Far East with a keen eye for detail, an inquisitive mind, and a sensitivity for local culture. Helen Candee's travelogue remains one of the most evocative English language accounts of the ancient Khmer capital. This expanded hardcover edition marks the first reissue of her complete 1924 work with more than 100 antique illustrations, an index and bibliography. For the first time in print, this edition also features an original biography of Helen Candee by historian Randy Bryan Bigham, and a reprint of Candee's original account of the Titanic disaster itself.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 2475 KB
• Print Length: 376 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: DatASIA, Inc.; First edition (June 30, 2008)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B001W6Q6G8
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,052 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #35 in Books > Travel > Asia > Cambodia
  • #51 in Books > History > Asia > Cambodia

More About the Author

I am a publisher, educator, author and translator (English, Thai, French). My background is in marketing communications, public relations and elementary curriculum design, development and implementation. I am also a Southeast Asian specialist having worked and traveled in the area since 1990.

At DatAsia Press, my primary role is publications editor. DatAsia is presently focusing on a series of books relating to Cambodia and the Khmer Empire. We also publish a specialized "life skills" curricula for elementary school children called The Million Dollar Machine (MDM). These lessons give teachers and parents systematic methods to inspire children to stay healthy, set goals and acheive their full potential. MDM's effectiveness is validated by researchers at Columbia University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry NJ. The program also received a President Award for Private Sector Initiatives.

As a researcher, I work with Devata.org studying 1,796 devata (goddess) images at Angkor Wat to determine the historical role of Khmer women. I am now editing a book on this topic for release in 2009: "Daughters of Angkor Wat."

In 2007, my wife Sophaphan and I funded construction of Srei Devata Middle School in Baray, Kompong Thom through American Assistance for Cambodia. We continue working on educational projects to benefit children in Cambodia, Thailand and the United States.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Angkor the Magnificent - The Wonder City of Ancient Cambodia, September 2, 2008

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Carol (Florida, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angkor the Magnificent - The Wonder City of Ancient Cambodia (Hardcover)

Once again, Kent Davis has been able to convey his love and respect for the history of Cambodia through this beautifully written book. Angkor the Magnificent makes one feel as if you are in Cambodia riding an elephant during the 1920's. I have been magically transported into this exotic beautiful world.

Mr. Davis surprises readers with a biography of Mrs. Helen Churchill Candee. What a fascinating life she must have had as a liberated woman in the early 20th Century. From surviving the Titanic disaster to exotic and primitive travel, Mrs. Candee is an inspiration to 21st Century women.

Angkor the Magnificent is of equal quality to the other Cambodian books published by Mr. Davis: Cambodian Dancers and Earth in Flower.

If you are interested in Asian history, this book is a must read!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Angkor of yesteryear, September 30, 2008

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D. O'Reilly - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angkor the Magnificent - The Wonder City of Ancient Cambodia (Hardcover)

Angkor is, indubitably, one of the most magical places on earth and it has captured the imagination of many a photographer, poet and writer. Candee's travelogue vividly portrays an Angkor of yesteryear, an enjoyable read for those looking for historical color and insights into the truly magnificent ruins of Angkor, Cambodia. A true pioneer, Candee writes well and one is inspired by her life and thankful that she recorded her travels in the early part of the last century.
A great read! Highly recommended.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A trip back in time, December 2, 2008

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T. S. Kramer (Phila, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angkor the Magnificent - The Wonder City of Ancient Cambodia (Hardcover)

I've been to Angkor several times over the past 15 years. I read this book last summer and it was a whole new way of looking at the experience. A real expedition. The language and writing of the time is charming and I was transported by it. You get a feel for the attitudes and perspectives of that era. Very enjoyable... plus additional bonuses like background info on the author and her account of surviving the Titanic disaster.