Van Vliet's Siam Sexuality but not before Phaulkon’s widow

but not before Phaulkon’s widow attempted to seek refuge in Bangkok and was disgracefully returned to her captors by General Desfarges

78 colour illustrations

RAGNHILD LUND is professor of Geography/Development Studies at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Van Vliet's Siam Sexuality but not before Phaulkon’s widowChris Baker, Dhiravat na Pombejra, Alfon van der Kraan, David K. Wyatt The most detailed and fascinating account of old Siam was written by Dutch merchant Jeramias Van Vliet between 1636 and 1640 in four works: the earliest surviving chronicle of Siam's history; a wide ranging description of the kingdom's geography, economy, society, politics, and region; a blow by blow account of a bloody struggle over the crown; and the Dutchman's day by day diary