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100 1 _aSt. John, Spenser, Sir,
_d1826-1910
245 1 0 _aLife in the forests of the Far East (vol. 2 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
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-27
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 (vol. 2 of 2)" by Sir Spenser St. John is a travelogue or expedition account written in the mid-19th century. This detailed narrative recounts St. John's explorations of Borneo's jungles, rivers, and indigenous cultures, revealing the natural wonders and challenges faced during his journeys. The author, a former consul in Borneo, immerses himself in the exploration of the Limbang River and its surroundings, capturing the striking landscape and the intricacies of local life. The opening of the work sets the stage for St. John's adventures, detailing his preliminary expeditions to the Limbang River, where he encounters intriguing geological formations and rich biodiversity. He describes his encounters with local guides, the folklore surrounding the mountains, and the warnings from the Brunean government about head-hunting tribes. The author emphasizes the challenges of navigating such wilderness, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the region's natural beauty and cultural complexities as he prepares to delve further into the heart of Borneo. This blend of adventure, scientific observation, and cultural insight makes for a captivating read for those interested in travel and exploration narratives. (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/71739
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