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100 1 _aJongejans, J.
245 1 0 _aOns Mooi Indië: Uit Dajakland :
_bKijkjes in het leven van den Koppensneller en zijne omgeving
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-03
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg
520 _a"Ons Mooi Indië: Uit Dajakland" by J. Jongejans is a travel narrative combined with cultural exploration written in the early 20th century. This account takes readers into the remote interiors of Borneo, focusing particularly on the life and adventures of a colonial administrator and his family among the Dajaks, a group known for their unique customs and traditions. The book seems to provide an intimate look at both the region's natural beauty and the complexities of indigenous culture, particularly through the author's personal experiences amidst the Dajaks. The opening of this narrative introduces the reader to the author’s initial impressions of Borneo, describing it as a land filled with challenges yet harboring great potential. The text reflects on the journey into the Dajak territory, characterized by dense jungles, rivers, and the indigenous peoples’ way of life. The author portrays the Dajaks as both fearsome and fascinating, countering stereotypes associated with them as headhunters. This segment sets the stage for the author’s exploration of the Dajak culture, their daily practices, and the author’s evolving perception of their community. Throughout this introduction, there's a clear blend of admiration and curiosity, inviting readers to understand the Dajak people and their environment in a nuanced manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBorneo -- Description and travel
653 _aEthnology -- Borneo
653 _aDayak (Bornean people)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62550
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