A Letter From Borneo, With Notices Of The Country And Its Inhabitants: Addressed To James Gardner (1842)

Brooke Sir, James

ISBN 10: 1166411931 / ISBN 13: 9781166411930

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Letter From Borneo, With Notices Of The Country And Its Inhabitants: Addressed To James Gardner (1842)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1166411931
• ISBN 13: 9781166411930
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A Letter From Borneo, With Notices Of The Country And Its Inhabitants: Addressed To James Gardner (1842) is a non-fiction book written by James Brooke. The book is a personal account of Brooke's experiences in Borneo, a large island in Southeast Asia. It is written in the form of a letter addressed to James Gardner, a friend of Brooke's. The book provides a detailed description of the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of Borneo. Brooke also writes about the customs, traditions, and daily life of the people who live on the island. He describes their language, religion, and social structure. Brooke's account is particularly interesting because he was an adventurer and explorer who had a unique perspective on Borneo. He was also involved in the politics of the region and had a significant impact on Borneo's history. Overall, A Letter From Borneo, With Notices Of The Country And Its Inhabitants: Addressed To James Gardner (1842) is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Southeast Asian culture, history, and geography. It provides a valuable glimpse into the life and times of Borneo in the mid-19th century.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.