Through Central Borneo : an account of two years’ travel in the land of the head-hunters between the years 1913 and 1917. Vol. I



Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

1920

Through Central Borneo : an account of two years’ travel in the land of the head-hunters between the years 1913 and 1917. Vol. I

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In 1913, Norwegian explorer and ethnographer, Carl Lumholtz, went on his final expedition to explore Borneo and document the lives of its indigenous people and environment. Lumholtz's interest in Borneo grew from tales of the island's head-hunting practices. This book is the first of two volumes. It begins with an overview of Borneo and goes on to describe the author's journey into the jungles of Borneo.

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Ethnology--Borneo--20th century Natural history--Borneo--20th century Borneo--Description and travel--20th century

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Description and travel Nature and Environment

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Title
Through Central Borneo : an account of two years’ travel in the land of the head-hunters between the years 1913 and 1917. Vol. I
Creators
  • Lumholtz, Carl, 1851-1922
Subject
  • Ethnology--Borneo--20th century
  • Natural history--Borneo--20th century
  • Borneo--Description and travel--20th century
Publisher
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1920
  • Charles Scribner's Sons, 1920
Contributors
  • John Bastin
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill., maps, port., music
Table of Contents
  • ch. I. Departure from New York -- ch. II. Borneo ; Climatic and biological conditions -- ch. III. Bandjermasin, the principal town in Dutch Borneo -- ch. IV. An expedition into the jungle -- ch. V. Meeting Punans, the shy jungle people -- ch. VI. Resumption of my journey up the Kayan River -- ch. VII. On the Isau River -- ch. VIII. The journey continued up the Kayan River -- ch. IX. Hydrophobia ; Funeral ceremonies -- ch. X. In fog and darkness -- ch. XI. Departure for Bandjermasin -- ch. XII. The war changes my plan -- ch. XIII. Dayak cure of disease -- ch. XIV. The scaly ant-eater -- ch. XV. Final start for Central Borneo -- ch. XVI. Arrival at Bahandang -- ch. XVII. The Penyahbongs, men of the woods -- ch. XVIII. A strange mammal ; Animal life in Central Borneo -- ch. XIX. The Saputans -- ch. XX. Arrival on the Mahakam River -- ch. XXI. An excursion down the river -- ch. XXII. Dayak dogs.
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