Borneo (Classic Reprint): The Land of River and Palm - Couverture souple

Green, Eda

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331521297 ISBN 13 : 9781331521297

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book transports readers to the island of Borneo, a land of lush jungles, teeming wildlife, and diverse peoples. The author delves into the rich tapestry of Borneo's inhabitants, from the ruling Malays to the various Dyak tribes, showcasing their customs, beliefs, and unique ways of life. The book explores the island's history, particularly the influence of Rajah Brooke and the development of Sarawak under his rule, offering a fascinating glimpse into a complex and dynamic society. The author also delves into the challenges faced by the Christian missionaries who ventured into this remote region, highlighting the importance of their work in spreading a message of hope and change. Through vivid descriptions and insightful observations, the book provides a valuable understanding of Borneo's unique culture and the complex dynamics between its people and the outside world. The reader will gain a deeper appreciation for the richness and beauty of this island and the enduring impact of missionary efforts in shaping its future.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331521297
• ISBN 13: 9781331521297
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 286
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible