The Head Hunters Of Borneo: A Narrative Of Travel Up The Mahakkam And Down The Barito, Also, Journeyings In Sumatra (1882) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166325886)

The Head Hunters of Borneo is a travel narrative written by Carl Alfred Bock in 1882. The book describes 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 native tribes he encounters, including the headhunting practices of some of the tribes. He also describes the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the geography and climate. The book is an important historical record of Borneo and Sumatra in the late 19th century and provides valuable insights into the culture and customs of the indigenous peoples 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.

Author: Carl Alfred Bock
ISBN-10: 1166325881
ISBN-13: 9781166325886
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 422
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.08lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.86d