The White Rajahs of Sarawak

Pybus, Cassandra

ISBN 10: 1550546031 / ISBN 13: 9781550546033

Published by Douglas & McIntyre, Vancouver, 1997

SUBTITLED : ` Dynastic Intrigue and the Forgotten Candian Heir '. In 1867, Rajah Charles Brooke had a son with a Malay woman, Dayang Mastiah, When Charles later remarried his son Esca was exiled to Canada. Out of sight, out ._._. .Read more about : Hoddy Doddy,Orang Kaya Jugah, Lundu Iban, prahus,Batang Lupar, Nervi, and Sheepstor house. A few b/w photographs accompany text. Author has flat signed the tile page. Cond ; Boards are black wth green lettering on spine. End-papers are white. D.J. is green with cream-coloured lettering. Front cover photo is of the exiled Esca. Spine may be slightly sun-faded, but NO other flaws. tight and crisp and collectible. Quote (p. 31) : " Inside the ironwood stockade the longhouse was a flimsy affair. Stepping onto the drying platform which ran its full length, Charlie drew back in shock at the deep abyss which gaped immediately below him. Only an extraordinary spirit of resistance could ever have led a man to persist in such a dangerous place. Wherever Grandfather Rentap was hiding in the crevices and crannies of ._._._. . " Size: Octavo. Seller Inventory # 009545

Synopsis:

235 pages of excellent text, with some great photos. A nicely done bio of the three white rulers of Sarawak that will appeal to those who enjoy biographies and history. The book tells the story of the Brooke dynasty, James, Charles, Vyner, who, between them, ruled as rajahs for over 100 years. First Edition.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The White Rajahs of Sarawak
Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre, Vancouver
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: B/W Photographs
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good ++
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition.