02531cam a22003493u 4500 61599 UtSlPG 20260610134423.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05009737 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Burbidge, F. W. (Frederick William), 1847-1905 The Gardens of the Sun : A naturalist's journal on the mountains and in the forests and swamps of Borneo and the Sulu Archipelago Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-03-11 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Gardens of the Sun" by F. W. Burbidge is a naturalist's journal written in the late 19th century. The work documents the author's extensive travels in Borneo and the Sulu Archipelago, capturing the natural beauty and biological diversity of these regions. The narrative likely encompasses studies of the flora and fauna, offering insights into the tropical landscape and the inhabitants' lifestyles. At the start of the book, the author sets out on a voyage, detailing the experience of traveling by ship to various ports, such as Port Said and Singapore. He vividly describes the changing scenery and diverse climates encountered during the journey, alongside observations of local life and culture. Burbidge emphasizes the beauty of the tropical landscapes, the variety of vegetation, and the primordial qualities of nature in Malaysia, contrasting them with experiences of civilization. This opening portion establishes not only the author’s keen eye for natural detail but also a sense of adventure and exploration that will likely weave through the chapters ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Borneo -- Description and travel Natural history -- Borneo Natural history -- Philippines -- Sulu Archipelago Sulu Archipelago (Philippines) -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61599 102424 102424