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Rearview Mirror Chronicles
Keith Hockton, FRAS, is a publisher, podcaster, writer and author based in Penang, Malaysia. He is South East Asian Editor for International Living, a lifestyle based magazine. He lectures internationally on history and Malaysia and is passionate about making history fun and accessible to all. Keith is a Fellow of The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
His published books include:
• Atlas of Australian Dive Sites - Travellers Edition (Harper Collins Australia, 2003).
• Penang - An inside guide to its historic homes, buildings, monuments and parks (MPH Publishing, 2012; 2nd Edition 2014; 3rd Edition 2017).
• Festivals of Malaysia (Trafalgar Publishing, 2015).
• The Habitat Penang Hill: a pocket history (Entrepot Publishing, 2018)
• Alana and the Secret Life of Trees at Night (Entrepot Publishing, 2018)
• Penang Then & Now: A Century of Change in Pictures (Entrepot Publishing, 2019; 2nd Edition 2021)
• Bersama Lima - Five Together (Entrepot Publishing, 2022)
Rearview Mirror Chronicles
George Orwell
George Orwell was a British writer and journalist whose works have left an indelible mark on literature and political thought. Known for his keen observations on social injustice and totalitarianism, Orwell's most famous works, "1984" and "Animal Farm," are masterful critiques of oppressive regimes and the dangers of unchecked power. His experiences in Burma, fighting in the Spanish Civil War, and witnessing the bleakness of poverty in England profoundly shaped his worldview, leading him to craft compelling narratives that continue to resonate with readers worldwide.
Orwell's ability to blend sharp political commentary with compelling storytelling makes his work both timeless and thrilling.