How Singapore Got Its Name: 12 traditional tales from the lion city

How Singapore Got Its Name: 12 traditional tales from the lion city

by Leon Comber
Illustration by Stephy Chee & Wong Sze Wey
ISBN 9789811847882
240X 195 mm
Hardback ; 48 pages
Pub Date: January 2023
BIC: YBCS

In part, Singapore history is based on folk tales and legends from Asia, especially Southeast Asia. These 12 stories have been specially written for children and contain a glossary for difficult words to help literacy.

About The Author

Leon F Comber born in London, worked for many years in the Special Branch of the Malayan Police from 1945, including the Malayan Emergency. A renowned publisher, editor and author he is currently Research Fellow (Adjunct), Monash Asia Institute, Monash University, Melbourne specialising in Asian studies ranging from history, security intelligence, political science, languages, literature, and publishing.

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