Letters From Mandalay : Kessinger Publishing : 9781166023454 : 1166023451 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""Letters From Mandalay"" is a historical book written by James Alfred Colbeck in 1892. The book comprises a series of letters that were mostly written from the royal city of Mandalay during the tumultuous period of 1878-1879. The author, who was a British civil servant, wrote these letters to his family and friends in England. The letters provide a vivid and detailed account of the political and social conditions of Mandalay during the time of British colonialism in Burma. The author describes the local customs, traditions, and daily life of the Burmese people, as well as the conflicts and tensions between the Burmese monarchy and the British colonial administration. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Burma and the British Empire in Southeast Asia.Together With Letters Written During The Last Burmese Campaign Of 1885-1888.This scarce antiquarian book is a facs