| An Irishman in Malaya: John Lowe Woods -- DE Moreton This book is a a very personal account of the life of a prominent Ipoh lawyer who lived in Malaya from the late 1920s until his death in 1956. His two outstanding qualities were his contributions to poetry and literature and his ability to mix with people from all walks of life, backgrounds and races. The book traces his life from his early years in Dublin, through his practice and life in Ipoh, internment under the Japanese and the resumption of his Ipoh practice after the war. 218 pages including appendices of his writings.  Near Fine Hardback in a Near Fine Dustjacket  Weight 0.40 Kg. . Postage within Malaysia is free Volturna Press, Peterhead, Scotland 1977. First edition Condition: The dust jacket is unblemished except for being slightly discoloured. The binding is tight, the text clear and there is very faint tanning of the pages. |