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The Gold and Silver Road of Trade and Friendship

The McLeod and Richardson Diplomatic Missions to Tai States in 1837

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The narrative follows British diplomats McLeod and Richardson on their groundbreaking journey to the Tai states in December 1836, aiming to establish trade and friendship. Traveling from Moulmein on elephants and horses, they ventured through the Shan States in Burma, northern Thailand, and Sipsong Panna in China. As the first Europeans to officially explore this region, they encountered remarkable social and cultural experiences, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and customs of the local populations.

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The Gold and Silver Road of Trade and Friendship, Volker Grabowsky, Andrew Turton

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