The Head Hunters Of Borneo
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The Head Hunters Of Borneo

A Narrative Of Travel Up The Mahakkam And Down The Barito, Also, Journeyings In Sumatra (1882)

Carl Alfred Bock

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26 August 2009
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The Head Hunters of Borneo is a travel narrative written by Carl Alfred Bock, originally published in 1882. The book recounts Bock's journey up the Mahakkam River and down the Barito River in Borneo, as well as his travels in Sumatra. Bock provides a detailed account of the customs, traditions, and lifestyles of the indigenous tribes he encountered, including the headhunting practices that were prevalent in the region at the time. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, flora, and fauna of Borneo and Sumatra, as well as Bock's encounters with various animals, such as orangutans and crocodiles. The Head Hunters of Borneo is considered an important work in the field of travel literature and provides valuable insights into the cultural and natural history of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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The Head Hunters of Borneo is a travel narrative written by Carl Alfred Bock, originally published in 1882. The book recounts Bock's journey up the Mahakkam River and down the Barito River in Borneo, as well as his travels in Sumatra. Bock provides a detailed account of the customs, traditions, and lifestyles of the indigenous tribes he encountered, including the headhunting practices that were prevalent in the region at the time. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, flora, and fauna of Borneo and Sumatra, as well as Bock's encounters with various animals, such as orangutans and crocodiles. The Head Hunters of Borneo is considered an important work in the field of travel literature and provides valuable insights into the cultural and natural history of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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