The book caused a sensation when it was first published .
Book was considered impossible that a Burman could write so well in English - Shway Yoe 's unbiased tone and positive curiosity is also one reason that the author was presumed Burmese by the British .
The book caused a sensation when it was first published because it was considered impossible that a Burman could write so well in English - Shway Yoe 's unbiased tone and positive curiosity is also one reason that the author was presumed Burmese by the British .