02540cam a22003253u 4500 7489 UtSlPG 20260610133208.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Lumholtz, Carl, 1851-1922 Through Central Borneo; an Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of Head-Hunters Between the Years 1913 and 1917 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-02-01 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman, Olaf Voss and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Through Central Borneo" by Carl Lumholtz is an ethnographic and travel account written during the early 20th century. The book chronicles Lumholtz's journey through the largely uncharted territories of Borneo between 1913 and 1917, focusing on his interactions with various indigenous tribes, including the headhunting cultures of the Dayaks. The narrative provides insights into the sociocultural dynamics, flora, and fauna of the region while reflecting on the broader themes of civilization versus primitivism, showcasing Lumholtz's admiration for the perceived simplicity and richness of life among the “savages” he encounters. The opening of the book introduces readers to Lumholtz's ambitious expedition and sets the stage for his explorations. After receiving funding and planning the journey, he embarks on a race against time to catch a glimpse of the eastern territories before the outbreak of World War I alters his plans. He shares vivid impressions of his travels through Japan and Singapore, before arriving at Batavia, Java, where he expresses eagerness for his forthcoming adventures in Borneo. This segment establishes the purpose of his expedition, which includes research on various tribes, specimen collection, and observation of the natural environment, immediately immersing readers in his adventurous spirit and anticipation of discovery in the unknown lands of Borneo. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Borneo -- Description and travel Ethnology -- Borneo Natural history -- Borneo https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7489 49480 49480