Books Wondrous Angkor by Deane H. Dickason A quite insightful guidebook of Angkor temples aimed at affluent English-speaking tourists in the 1930s. In English
Publications Notes on the Antiquities and Natural History of Cambodia by James Campbell These informative notes stand among the earliest descriptions of Angkor and pre-colonial Cambodia by Western travelers. In English
Books Poison Arrows: Strange Journey with an Opium Dreamer, Annam, Cambodia, Siam and The Lotos Isle of Bali by Grace Thompson-Seton A smart feminist in 1935 Angkor. Sensuality, hints to opium-enticed paradises, Bali women: "Asia lifted its curtain at the moonlit ruins of Angkor." In English
Publications Dix-huit mois de recherches archéologiques au Cambodge | Archaelogical Research, a 18-month campaign in Cambodia by Robert Dalet Far from Angkor, an archeological journey through Cambodia that led to many important discoveries in the 1930s In French
Books Matériaux pour servir a l'etude de l'Art Khmer by Alfred Foucher Brief notations on the personal collection of Khmer Art gathered by Jean Moura in his Moissac house before 1879. In French
Books Ying-yai Sheng-lan 瀛涯勝覽 | 'The Overall Survey of the Ocean's Shores' The reference travelogue of Ma Huan, interperter and translator with Zheng He's flotilla: how China saw the world in the early Ming dynasty era. In English
Books A l'ombre d'Angkor | In the Shadow of Angkor by George Groslier An inspired and perceptive exploration of the remains of the Ancient Khmer civilization at the start of the colonial era. In French
Books Elephant train, Phnom Penh to Bangkok in 1871 A picturesque and pertinent travelogue of the 1871 mission set to rescue Cambodian princesses from Bangkok. In English & French
Books Angkor Empire: A History of the Khmer of Cambodia by George Benjamin Walker Far from cold scientific studies, an endearing invocation of Angkor and its ancient civilization by an Indian historian, poet and master in esoterism.
Books Comment j'ai parcouru l'Indo-Chine: Birmanie, États shans, Siam, Tonkin, Laos by Isabelle Massieu A European woman's view on Southeast Asia at the turn of the 20th century In French
Books Francis Garnier, sa vie, ses voyages, son oeuvre (Francis Garnier, Life, Travels and Work) by Edouard Petit A portrait of one of the most controversial members of the Mekong Expedition, and a plea for 'enlightened colonialism' in Indochina. In French
Photos Lucille Douglass' Drawings for New Journeys in Old Asia by Lucille Sinclair Douglass A series of etchings made by an American female artist discovering Cambodia and Asia in the 1920s.
Books Henri Marchal, un architecte à Angkor by École Française d´Extrême-Orient (EFEO) & Henri Marchal How a young architect became one of the greatest archaeologists and conservators at Angkor. In French
Publications Henri Mouhot´s Travels in Siam, Cambodia and Laos, 1858-1860 by Charles Mouhot & Henri Mouhot First edition of Henri Mouhot's famous relation on his journeys through Indochina. In English
Films "Ankor Wat" read by Allen Ginsberg (1969) by Allen Ginsberg The Beat Generation forward-thinker spent five days in Angkor during his 1963 journey from India to Japan. Here is his voice. In English
Films L'expédition Mékong | The Mekong Expediton (Teaser) by Remi Morel Teaser of 'L'expédition du Mékong, Carnet d'Exploration', a 52 mn film about the Doudart de Lagrée-Garnier navigation up north the 'Grand River'. In English & French
Publications Louis Delaporte, un amoureux de l'Orient by Elisabeth Grillo-Nicolini A short evocation of French explorer and artist Louis Delaporte, one of the pioneers in collecting and documenting Ancient Khmer art. In French
Books Un pèlerin d'Angkor - Illustré [by Francois de Marliave] by Pierre Loti One of the most inspired (and inspirational) travelogues on Angkor in the pioneering times. In French
Books Un pèlerin d'Angkor by Pierre Loti One of the most inspired (and inspirational) travelogues on Angkor in the pioneering times. In French
Books Zhou Daguan's Customs of Cambodia: A New Translation by Solang & Beling Uk An English translation of the famous text by Zhou Daguan anchoring it to the 'real' Khmer country (Srok Khmer). In English, Khmer & Chinese
