Java Indonesia

by Oey, Eric

• ISBN13: 9789625932446
• ISBN10: 9625932445
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: Tuttle Pub

Summary

The "Periplus Adventure Guides" do precisely what a great travel book should do -- make you want to get up and go! Periplus adventure guides show you how to get there, and then help make the absolute most out of a stay, leaving no stone, no beach, no fine restaurant or mountain trail untried. With detailed, up-to-date maps, photographs -- both new and archival -- personal recommendations and inside tips from expert authors, the guides go well beyond the usual travel fare and offer an extraordinary value for the money.

This fall, Periplus proudly offers nine additions to the Adventure Guide list, exploring some of the most breathtaking, historically important and lesser known regions of Indonesia and Malaysia and Singapore. These include an updated guide to the exotic volcanic island of Bali; the flora and faunarich rainforests of East Malaysia and Brunei; the little known islands of Nusa Tenggara that lie East of Bali from Lombok to Timor; the center of the Indonesian archipelago, Java, rich in Buddhist tradition; the primitive and wildlife-filled province of

Table of Contents

PART I: Introducing Java
Island of Eden	19	(1)
Eric Oey
Geography	20	(4)
Tropical Island of Superlatives
Derek Holmes
Flora and Fauna	24	(4)
A Surprising Diversity of Native Wildlife
Cecil Lomer
Birdwatching	28	(2)
Endemic and Endangered Species
Derek Holmes
Prehistory	30	(4)
`Java Man' and Later Migrations
Peter Bellwood
Classical Period	34	(6)
Java's Ancient `Indianized' Kingdoms
John Miksic
16th-18th Centuries	40	(4)
The Rise of Islam and the Dutch
Ann Kumar
19th Century	44	(4)
The Dutch Colonial Period in Java
Ann Kumar
Early 20th Century	48	(4)
Great Social and Political Upheavals
Ann Kumar
War and Revolution	52	(2)
The Struggle for Survival and Freedom
Ann Kumar
Since Independence	54	(4)
From `Guided Democracy' to a `New Order'
Ann Kumar
Peoples	58	(4)
Java's Five Regional Cultures
Robert Hefner
On Being Javanese	62	(4)
Equanimity, Etiquette and Self-Control
Nancy
Robert Hefner
Religion	66	(4)
A Gentle Blend of Islam and Adat
Robert Hefner
The Javanese Calendar	70	(2)
Traditional Ritual and Market Cycle
Marc Perlman
Joan Suyenaga
Language & Literature	72	(2)
An Elaborate Hierarchy of Speech Levels
Tim Behrend
Gamelan Music	74	(2)
`Moonlight and Flowing Water'
Roger Vetter
Dance and Drama	76	(4)
Dazzling Refinement and Grace
Valerie Mau Vetter
Wayang Kulit	80	(4)
A World of Haunting Beauty
Laurie Sears
Jamu	84	(8)
Traditional Javanese Herbal Tonics
Roy Jordaan
PART II: Jakarta
Introduction	89	(3)
Janet Boileau
Sights of Jakarta	92	(7)
Historical Tour of the Capital
Janet Boileau
Jeroen Aoys
Living in Jakarta	99	(1)
A Taste of Life in the `Big Durian'
Janet Boileau
Pulau Seribu	100	(6)
Jakarta's Paradise Islands
Janet Boileau
PART III: West Java
Introduction	105	(1)
Eric Oey
West Coast	106	(1)
The `Quick Getaway' From Jakarta
Arya Subijakto
Banten	107	(3)
Old Pepper Port on Java's Western Tip
John Miksic
Krakatau	110	(3)
The Day the World Exploded
Robert Cribb
The Badui	113	(1)
Preservers of Archaic Pre-Islamic Ways
Robert Hefner
Ujung Kulon National Park	114	(4)
Java in the Time Before History Began
Robert Cribb
Bogor	118	(2)
World-Class Botanic Garden
Roggie Cale
South From Bogor	120	(3)
Puncak Pass and the South Coast
Roggie Cale
Robert Cribb
Mts. Gede & Pangrango	123	(3)
Exhilarating Ascent to the Summit
Robert Cribb
Roggie Cale
Bandung	126	(4)
The Most `European' of Java's Cities	126
Roggie Cale
The Sundanese Arts	130	(2)
An Exuberant Performance Tradition
Simon Cook
The Parahyangan	132	(5)
Exploring the Lofty `Abode of the Gods'
Roggie Cale
Bandung to Yogya	137	(11)
Via the Scenic South Coast Route
Roggie Cale
Robert Cribb
PART IV: Yogyakarta
Introduction	145	(3)
Joan Suyenaga
The Hamengkubuwonos	148	(2)
Yogya's Popular Line of Sultans
Joan Suyenaga
Keraton Ceremonies	150	(3)
Royal Pomp and Ritual Offerings
Joan Suyenaga
Ratu Kidul	153	(3)
Goddess of the Southern Seas
Joan Suyenaga
The Keraton	156	(4)
Miniature Model of the Cosmos
Joan Suyenaga
The Old City	160	(5)
Within the Fortress Walls
Joan Suyenaga
Jalan Malioboro	165	(3)
A Stroll Down Yogyakarta's `Main Street'
Joan Suyenaga
City of the Arts	168	(4)
A Vital Blend of Traditional and Modern
Joan Suyenaga
Yogya Sidetrips	172	(6)
Sputtering Peaks and Raging Seas
Joan Suyenaga
Further Explorations	178	(6)
Palaces, Dragons and Caves
Joan Suyenaga
PART V: Antiquities
Introduction	183	(1)
John Miksic
Borobudur	184	(8)
A Pilgrim's Progress to Enlightenment
John Miksic
The Kedu Plain	192	(2)
Monuments in the Vicinity of Borobudur
John Miksic
The Dieng Plateau	194	(2)
Misty Abode of the Deified Ancestors
John Miksic
Prambanan Plain	196	(12)
The `Slender Maiden' and other Marvels
John Miksic
PART VI: Surakarta
Introduction	205	(3)
Marc Perlman
Sights of Solo	208	(6)
Java's `Other' Illustrious Court City
Tim Kortschak
The Arts in Solo	214	(4)
The Height of Aristocratic Elegance
Tim Kortschak
Sidetrips From Solo	218	(5)
Hill Resorts and Ancient Temples
Peter Hadley
Jennifer Thom
Sukuh and Ceto	223	(7)
Engimatic Temples High on Mt. Lawu
John Miksic
PART VII: The North Coast
Introduction	229	(1)
Eric Oey
Cirebon	230	(6)
Java's Oldest Surviving Court Center
Eric Oey
Onghokham
Pekalongan	236	(2)
Home of Java's Finest Batik Fabrics
Eric Summers
Semarang & Vicinity	238	(6)
Commercial Capital of Central Java	238
Onghokham
Eastern Pasisir	244	(6)
The Cradle of Javanese Islam
Eric Oey
Kretek	250	(6)
Indonesia's Aromatic Smokes
Eric Oey
PART VIII: East Java
Introduction	255	(1)
Robert Hefner
Surabaya	256	(4)
Sensuous and Lively `Cities of Heroes'
Dede Oetomo
10 November 1945	260	(2)
Momentous Battle of Surabaya
Dede Oetomo
Surabaya Sidetrips	262	(2)
Holy Graves and Mountain Springs
Dede Oetomo
Madura Island	264	(5)
Java's Coarse but Colorful Neighbor
Roy Jordaan
Anke Niehof
Ann Kumar
Kerapan Sapi	269	(1)
An Exciting Day at the Ox Races
Roy Jordaan
Anke Niehof
Malang & Environs	270	(4)
A Colonial Town and Its Hill Retreats
Jan Hostetler
Antiquities of East Java	274	(8)
Ancient Sites in the Brantas River Valley
John Miksic
Tengger Highlands	282	(2)
Desolate and Eery Volcanic Moonscapes
Robert Hefner
Visiting Bromo	284	(5)
Trekking in the Tengger Region
Robert Hefner
Blambangan	289	(7)
Excursions at the Eastern Edge of Java
Amir Sidharta
Robert Cribb
Practicalities
Indonesia at a Glance	296	(1)
Travel Advisory	297	(12)
Indonesian Language Primer	309	(2)
Transportation	311	(8)
Jakarta Practicalities	319	(12)
Suzanne d'Angelo
Suzie Lovett
West Java Practicalities	331	(17)
Jeroen Aoys
Rosie Ounstead
Paul Jepson
Marnie Suanda
Benny Martadi
Yogyakarta Practicalities	348	(10)
Joan Suyenaga
Temple Practicalities	358	(2)
John Miksic
Surakarta Practicalities	360	(9)
Carol Block
North Coast Practicalities	369	(5)
Marjie Suanda
Roswitha Recker
East Java Practicalities	374	(22)
Mary Kay Bosshart
Teresa Woods-Hunt
Sarah Eve Simmonds
Linda Hoff-Man Bob Cowherd
Tom Otte
Further Reading	396	(2)
Glossary	398	(2)
About the Authors	400	(2)
Index	402