A tuan discovers his cook has included tiger meat in his curry. Sampan boys race down the Singapore River. A gang robs dhobies and make off with shirts and petticoats.

A penniless American traveller lands a gig as the ragtime pianist of a waterfront saloon and begins a journey filled with drunken sailors, bar fights and late-night chop-suey suppers.

The easy and indulgent life of established colonials shown in full swing.

A gun on Fort Canning signals morning call. A long walk on country roads is followed by lolling about the bungalow verandah. At 9 o’clock, breakfast is served. And so begins the day in the life of the colonial gentleman.

Mems collecting water-lilies, bargaining for tropical birds, feasting on turtle steaks, visiting a coffee plantation and nearly fainting at the first encounter with durian.

Living in Singapore is the bible for anybody living in Singapore. Truly - everything you want to know about life on the Little Red Dot is in here. Want to know how to rent a Black & White house? How to hire a helper? What sports your kids can do? Check. Check. And Check! Chapters include: - The Big Move - Settling In - Education - Food & Dining - Health & Wellness - Shopping - Transportation & Driving - Running the Household - Life with Kids - Life as an Adult - Activities, Sports & Nature - Arts & Culture - Business & Career - Regional Travel

Provides an overview of the history of Singapore, discussing the culturally diverse population, its history as a center of trade, and its time spent under the rule of the British Empire.