query about palm leaf manuscripts <fwd>

[Ron Myers]

Hi Doug,

It's been a long time since we've corresponded.  I've been monitoring the
SEALANG list, but have been quiet.

I am admittedly NOT an expert on this subject by any stretch of the
imagination; however, I looked at the scanned graphic of the palm papyri.
I don't know about these, but the script reminds me of some I had in my
possession at one time (mid 80s).  They were in almost perfect condition,
kept in a sewn cloth sheath with a draw string, and (supposedly) contained
the chronicles of the Phu Thai people and their migration from Hue, Vietnam
to NE Thailand.  (The sheaves are now back with the original owner, as to
where I haven't a clue.)  The writing was called "tua khom" (open o in
khom) by the locals, an ancient script often used for recording historical
events, sacred things, and the like.

Can't help with the name "Shadow."  It sounds like the translation of a
Thai nick-name, like "ngaw," possibly used for either gender. (??)

Ron Myers

Doug Cooper wrote:
>
> Somebody may be interested in handling this query from
> young Shadow, as well as joining me in speculating on
> a) his/her gender, and b) the names of his/her siblings, if any.
>
>    I've put the image, which is rather clear (albeit sideways),
> on line at http://seasrc.th.net/temp/palm.jpg
>
>   -- Doug
>
> >From: "shadow" <eltopo8 at earthlink.net>
> >To: <doug at nwg.nectec.or.th>
> >Subject: THAI WRITING
> >Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 11:23:23 -0700
> >   HI DOUG, MY NAME IS SHADOW AND I AM DOING A REPORT  FOR MY 7th GRADE
> >CLASS ON OLD PALM LEAVES THAT MY DAD HAS HAD  FOR MANY YEARS. CAN YOU TELL
> >ME HOW OLD, WHERE THERE FROM AND WHAT THEY SAY?  THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP,
> >SHADOW P.S. IF YOU CANT HELP ME, DO KNOW WHO CAN?
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