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With The Wild Men Of Borneo

With The Wild Men Of Borneo

Mershon, Elizabeth

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General World HistorySoutheast AsiaSoutheast Asian History

ISBN10: 1428614613
ISBN13: 9781428614611
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 26 2006
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
With The Wild Men Of Borneo is a non-fiction book written by Elizabeth Mershon. The book is a memoir of the author's travels to Borneo in the early 1900s, where she lived among the indigenous tribes and experienced their culture and way of life. The book is divided into chapters that chronicle Mershon's adventures in Borneo, from her initial arrival and introduction to the local people, to her experiences living in a longhouse with the Dayak tribe, to her encounters with the headhunting tribes of the interior. Throughout the book, Mershon provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and their customs. She describes the elaborate tattoos and jewelry worn by the Dayak women, the rituals and ceremonies of the tribes, and the challenges of living in a remote and sometimes dangerous environment. Mershon's writing is engaging and insightful, providing a unique perspective on a culture that was largely unknown to the Western world at the time. With The Wild Men Of Borneo is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in anthropology, travel, or adventure.An Interesting Account Of Life In British Borneo Written By The Wife Of A Missionary Who Was Stationed In Sandakan With Her Husband.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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