Sumatera Tempo Doeloe: Dari Marco Polo sampai Tan Malaka

Witnesses to Sumatra: A Travellers' Anthology

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Sumatera Tempo Doeloe: Dari Marco Polo sampai Tan Malaka

Witnesses to Sumatra: A Travellers' Anthology

Written by Anthony Reid
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Buku ini berisi dokumen vital bagi rekonstruksi sejarah Sumatera. Dipilih dan disusun oleh pakar sejarah Sumatera paling terkemuka, Anthony Reid, membuat kumpulan catatan perjalanan para penjelajah yang pernah menginjakkan kaki langsung ke tanah Sumatera ini menjadi sebuah perkisahan memukau tentang periode panjang sejarah Sumatera dari abad ke-9 sampai ke-20.Meskipun tidak menceritakan sejarah Sumatera secara runtun, buku ini mengelompokkan catatan-catatan perjalanan tersebut dalam topik-topik tertentu sehingga dapat diperoleh gambaran umum tentang perubahan sosial, budaya, agama maupun politik di Sumatera. Sebab itu buku dapat menjadi sejenis ‘pengantar’ yang dapat dipakai sebagai media paling cepat untuk memasuki ruh Sumatera.Namun, buku ini tidak hanya berisi uraian umum perihal kondisi Sumatera. Dimasukkan juga pengamatan atas seluk-beluk daerah yang dikunjungi maupun tingkah-polah masyarakatnya, sehingga memberikan warna tersendiri. Tak ayal pembaca buku ini akan menemukan banyak uraian yang tidak muncul dalam tulisan-tulisan sejarah yang sifatnya resmi, misalnya penggambaran Marco Polo yang menyangka menemukan unicorn di Sumatera. Lain lagi John Davis, petualang Inggris yang menggambarkan Sultan Alau’ddin Ri’ayat Syah dengan sangat karikatural sebagai sultan Aceh yang “Tidak melakukan apa pun sepanjang hari selain makan dan minum”. Atau kesaksian-kesaksian yang bikin ketawa, seperti ketika Friedrich Schnitger menggambarkan permusuhannya dengan raja lokal gara-gara kesal profesinya sebagai antropolog dicemooh dengan julukan ‘dokter batu’.Catatan yang dibuat Reid pada setiap kesaksian yang dipilih, bukan saja akan memudahkan setiap pembaca mengenali sosok si pemberi kesaksian, memahami konteks zaman ketika kesaksian dibuat, tetapi juga bagaimana menafsirkan ulang dan mencermati secara kritis kesaksian yang diberikan, sehingga pembaca tidak sekadar hanya bernostalgia ke Sumatera Tempo Doeloe.

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Pages 448
Language Ind
Publisher Komunitas Bambu
Published December 1, 1995
ISBN 9702044
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After spending years working in the corporate world, Anthony Reid finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
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Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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Absolutely brilliant. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me.
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Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Steven Edwards
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Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
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I find myself somewhat conflicted. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
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I was completely blown away. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. Quite impressive overall.
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A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall.
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Masterpiece from start to finish. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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I was completely blown away. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An effortless 5 stars.
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Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall.
William Young
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Excellent, though slightly flawed. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
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Masterpiece from start to finish. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
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Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
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Paul Harris February 22, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
Nancy Nelson
Nancy Nelson May 06, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem.
Dorothy Martin
Dorothy Martin June 08, 2024
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Nicholas Adams
Nicholas Adams February 17, 2024
Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Christopher Allen
Christopher Allen January 10, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
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Kimberly Rivera September 12, 2025
An acceptable diversion. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
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Jacob Nguyen October 17, 2025
I find myself somewhat conflicted. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
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Nancy Edwards December 21, 2025
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Carol Johnson
Carol Johnson May 25, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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Stephanie Hall July 23, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Michael Roberts
Michael Roberts July 26, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Jacob Nguyen
Jacob Nguyen February 24, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A very distinguished novel.
Laura Harris
Laura Harris February 17, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Nicholas Thompson
Nicholas Thompson March 18, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts December 02, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Nicholas Hall
Nicholas Hall February 28, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Kenneth Wilson
Kenneth Wilson April 17, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor March 21, 2024
A decent, if standard, experience. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Perfectly average.
James Brown
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Such a rich narrative. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Richard Jackson
Richard Jackson August 01, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Lisa Sanchez
Lisa Sanchez October 09, 2025
It was adequate. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. A fair 3 stars.
Mary Baker
Mary Baker May 24, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Sandra Cruz
Sandra Cruz August 27, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Edward Wright
Edward Wright November 21, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Carol Johnson
Carol Johnson June 05, 2024
A very strong entry. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
Kenneth Edwards
Kenneth Edwards April 09, 2024
Not entirely to my refined tastes. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Daniel Diaz
Daniel Diaz January 09, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Donald Nguyen
Donald Nguyen March 31, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
Nicholas Gomez
Nicholas Gomez June 08, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel.
Jessica Baker
Jessica Baker April 10, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
David Walker
David Walker November 20, 2025
I was completely blown away. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Carol Hernandez
Carol Hernandez August 11, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Amanda Martin
Amanda Martin October 14, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Mary Baker
Mary Baker March 21, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Kevin Nguyen
Kevin Nguyen September 13, 2025
Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
Thomas Walker
Thomas Walker August 01, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Laura Green
Laura Green August 13, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Christopher Carter
Christopher Carter October 05, 2024
It was adequate. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. A fair 3 stars.
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