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100 1 _aSt. John, Spenser, Sir,
_d1826-1910
245 1 0 _aLife in the forests of the Far East (vol. 1 of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-14
508 _aPeter Becker, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Life in the Forests of the Far East" by Sir Spenser St. John is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The work provides an ethnographic account of the various tribes in Borneo, particularly focusing on the Sea Dayaks, their customs, and the environment. The author, having served as H.M.’s Consul-General in Borneo, shares his firsthand observations and experiences while exploring these relatively unknown territories. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by reflecting on the little-known existence of Borneo's wild tribes. He discusses the context of his travels, beginning with an expedition along the coast to visit the Sea Dayaks. In this opening portion, St. John describes the natural beauty and impressive features of the regions he visits, introduces the vibrant life in the Sea Dayaks' villages, and highlights their social structures, customs, and the challenges they face. The narrative blends personal anecdotes with detailed insights into the local flora, fauna, and cultural practices, providing readers with an engaging glimpse of life in this remote area of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Smith, Elder and Co., 1862
653 _aBorneo -- Description and travel
653 _aNatural history -- Borneo
653 _aSt. John, Spenser, Sir, 1825-1910 -- Travel -- Borneo
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/lifeinforestsoff01stjo
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71643
999 _c112369
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