Trade and Travel in the Far East or Recollections of twenty-one years passed in Java, Singapore, Australia and China.

"Trade and Travel in the Far East" by G. F. Davidson is a memoir blending travel experiences with commercial insights from the author's twenty-one years in Java, Singapore, Australia, and China. Beginning with a reflective voyage from Hong Kong to England, the author sets the stage for his recollections of landing in Java in 1823, painting vivid pictures of the cocoa and coffee-rich landscapes, and the busy port of Batavia. Combining personal stories with observations on governance, society, and economics, this narrative highlights trade opportunities and the impacts of colonial rule on local inhabitants, offering a blend of personal adventure and insightful commentary on life and trade in the Far East.