02174cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500780014426400510022230000470027333600260032033700260034633800360037250000310040850800270043952012040046653400450167065300480171565300370176385600430180099900170184326844UtSlPG20260610133619.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aMarryat, Frank,d1826-185510aBorneo and the Indian Archipelago :bwith drawings of costume and scenery 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-10-08  aProduced by Ronald Lee  a"Borneo and the Indian Archipelago" by Frank Marryat is a historical narrative documenting the author's experiences and observations while serving as a midshipman on H. M. S. Samarang during its surveying expedition in the mid-19th century. This work provides an intricate exploration of the cultures, landscapes, and maritime activities encountered across Borneo and the surrounding islands.   The opening portion sets the stage for the journey of H. M. S. Samarang, detailing the departure from Portsmouth and the initial stages of the expedition. Marryat introduces his voyage through various locations, including the Canary Islands and Cape of Good Hope, and vividly describes the crew's interactions and encounters along the way. Notably, he emphasizes the importance of accurate representation in drawings, highlighting his own collection of illustrations depicting local costumes and scenery as a vital component of his observations. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at significant encounters with natives, piracy, and the civilizing efforts led by figures such as Mr. Brooke in Sarawak, establishing a rich backdrop for the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMalay Archipelago -- Description and travel  aBorneo -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26844  c67753d67753