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Ruins of Angkor Cambodia in 1909

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This is a rare find: a book of beautiful photographs of one of the world's most famous religious monuments. Yet, these were pictures taken almost 100 years ago, long before the Angkor ruins became as famous or as exploited as they are now. The book appeals most to those who have seen the actual ruins. After my recent trip to Cambodia, I delighted in looking over these old photographs, comparing in my mind my travel experiences with those depicted in the book. I was amazed by their similarities, as well as their differences. I almost wished I could have travelled back in time to 1909 to actually witness these awe-inspiring ruins before the advent of mass tourism and commercialization. This tome allows the reader to do just that.
It is a must have for those who have visited these ancient sites and loved them. The quality of the book is very high and the images are superbly reproduced.

An absolutely beautiful book at a great price, sent safely, quickly, at economically. Many thanks!

This is a reproduction of a book printed with only 500 copies in 1909. When these photographs were taken Angkor was still a remote location visited by only a lucky few. The main temple of Angkor wat was still unrestored and in quite a different state from what you see today.

The photos reproduced here are all of excellent quality and large size. If you have visited the Angkor temples then this book is wonderful to browse through and compare to how different they are now that the temples have been restored and cleaned up (and swarming with tourists). Even places like Ta Prohm which tourists like to think as still in pure jungle would be surprised at how much has actually changed from these photos.

If you have ever visited Angkor, or have any interest in the monuments then this book is one you should have a look at for its wonderful and rare images of a lost world.