A Decade in Borneo (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Pryer, Mrs. W. B.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333633459 ISBN 13 : 9781333633455

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Across the waters of late‑19th‑century Borneo, a vivid glimpse into coastal life, piracy, and colonial governance.
This extract from A Decade in Borneo offers a firsthand look at the intricate mix of trade, danger, and daily routines along Sandakan Bay and its surroundings. It follows encounters with seafaring communities such as the Bajau and Buludupies, detailing their ways of living on boats, harvesting sea produce, and navigating tensions with settled neighbors. The narrative blends practical observations with dramatic incidents, including a brokered piracy case and a high‑stakes chase that reveals how local authorities and settlers managed risk at sea. The text also situates these communities within larger questions of development, ports, and colonial administration in a tropical frontier.

• Characterful portraits of river peoples and sea gypsies, their crafts, and living patterns.


• Accounts of piracy, law enforcement, and the challenges of policing coastal trade.


• Descriptions of landscapes, harbors, markets, and the practicalities of sustaining a settlement.


• Insights into the social and political dynamics shaping Sandakan and nearby territories.

Ideal for readers of historical travelogues and colonial-era Southeast Asia, who seek a grounded, human view of Borneo’s early development.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333633459
• ISBN 13: 9781333633455
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 232
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