"On February 4, 1887, the first French child was born in Cambodia. In a mystical way, the essence of the Khmer land infused itself deep within him. The child grew up to live, love and celebrate the art, culture, history and people of his birthplace. In the end, he gave his very life to Cambodia. His name was George Groslier."From "Le Khmérophile: The Art and Life of George Groslier" by Kent DavisGeorge Groslier (1887-1945) was a French artist, author, historian, educator and museum curator who became a motivating force behind the revival traditional Cambodian arts and crafts at the beginning of the 20th century. He dedicated his life and career to Cambodia, accumulating many titles and honors along the way. He was a champion of the arts, a man of science, photographer and painter, a novelist and writer, and an ethnologist who infused all of his works with passion and sensitivity.In 2010, George Groslier's pivotal 1913 artistic study of Cambodia's ancient dance tradition -- Cambodian Dancers-Ancient and Modern -- became the first of his books to be re-released in the English language.With an introduction by Princess Buppha Devi of Cambodia, the hardcover volume includes more than 250 photos, all of Groslier's hand-drawn illustrations, his original French text, extensive background materials, a bibliography and index. The book also features the first detailed biography of the author by historian Kent Davis who worked with the author's daughter Nicole Rea Groslier, her family, and previously unseen family archives, to recount the epic tale of the man who committed his life to serving Cambodia, her art and her people.