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Hurst, George H. Herbert

9781451007558: Children of Borneo (Classic Reprint)

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A kid-friendly tour of Borneo’s jungles, peoples, and past, with vivid stories and real history you can explore.

In this accessible guide, young readers meet the Dyaks, learn how tropical jungles shape daily life, and discover a colorful mix of old warfare, piracy, and brave explorers. The book blends striking descriptions with clear explanations, offering a window into Borneo’s landscapes, customs, and long history of contact with the wider world. From the dense green canopies to brave voyages, the narrative covers big events in an engaging, age-appropriate way. Readers travel alongside early explorers and learn how a famous English figure came to rule part of Borneo, while also hearing about the region’s legendary past.

Vivid portraits of the Dyak people, their homes, clothing, and crafts.
Stories of head-hunters, piracy, and the wars that shaped old Borneo.
Accounts of early exploration and the arrival of the White Rajah, James Brooke.
Context for how geography and climate influenced life across the island.

Ideal for curious readers who love history, travel, and adventure, and for classroom or family learning alike.

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CHAPTER I THE ISLAND OF BORNEO-JUNGLES-THE DYAKSDY AK LIFE IN THE OLD DAYS A VA Y down in the Indian Ocean there is a long chain of islands that stretches from Burmah to Australia. One of these is New Guinea which is the largest island in the world (leaving out Australia), and Borneo comes next in size. I t is nearly four times as large as England. One quarter of it-the States of Sarawak and British North Borneo-is under British influence. The rest is ali claimed by the Dutch, excepting one small State, Brunei, between North Borneo and Sarawak, which is governed by a :1Ialay Sultan, who is a Ifahommedan. Sarawak is governed by an English Rajah, or King, Sir Charles Brooke, who succeeded his uncle, Sir James Brooke, in r868 ;-British North Borneo is owned by an English Trading Company, called the North Borneo Company, who appoint an Englishman as Governor to rule it for them. If you look at a map of Borneo you will see that the Equator divides the island into t

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CONTENTS; CHAP PAGE; I THE ISLAND OF BORNEO-JUNGLES-THE DYAKS; -DY AK LIFE IN THE OLD DAYS 9; II THE COMING OF THE VHITE RAJAH-THE; MISSIONARIES; III A DVAK VILLAGE HOUSE; IV DVAK BABIES AND CmLDREN; V MANNER OF LIFE-OCCUPATION; VI HEAD-HUNTING; VII BIRDS AND BEASTS IN BORNEO; VIII SOME CURIOUS CUSTOMS •; IX Dy AK FEASTS; X THE VITCH DOCTOR; XI SOME ANIMAL STORIES •; XII OMENS AND DREAMS; XIII MARRIAGES AND BURIALS; XIV A DYAK LEGEND ; XV DYAK BELIEFS AND SUPERSTITIONS; XVI CONCLUSION •; 13; 18; 23; 28; 32; 37; 41; 45; 5I ILLUSTRATIONS; DYAK CHILDREN • Fro1ztispiece; A DYAK VILLAGE HOUSE 18; GIRLS VEAVING ; ON THE VARPATH; A DYAK GIRT~ IN GALA COSTUME 50; IN VEDDING FINERY 68; KILLING BIRDS WITH A BLOW-PIPE 74; A DYAK YOUTH 88

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1451007558
ISBN 13: 9781451007558
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Nombre de pages: 140
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Children of Borneo (Classic Reprint)

Edwin Herbert Gomes

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. **Summary:** This fascinating book provides an in-depth exploration of the culture, customs, and beliefs of the indigenous people of Borneo, known as the Dyaks. The author, a missionary who spent many years living among the Dyaks, shares a unique perspective on their traditional way of life, from their intricate village structures to their fascinating head-hunting rituals. The book delves into the historical context of Dyak society, examining the prominent role of head-hunting in tribal warfare and its gradual decline under British rule. The author also sheds light on the spiritual beliefs and superstitions that have shaped Dyak culture for centuries. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, the reader gains an intimate understanding of the Dyaks' daily routines, their family structures, and their interactions with the world around them. By providing a window into a vanishing way of life, this book underscores the importance of preserving and cherishing cultural diversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781451007558_0

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