A Letter To The Earl Of Malmesbury, Relative To The Proceedings Of Sir James Brooke, In Borneo (1853)

By Joseph Hume

Book Overview

""A Letter To The Earl Of Malmesbury, Relative To The Proceedings Of Sir James Brooke, In Borneo"" is a historical book written by Joseph Hume in 1853. The book is a letter addressed to the Earl of Malmesbury, discussing the actions of Sir James Brooke in Borneo. Brooke was a British adventurer who became the first White Rajah of Sarawak, a region in Borneo. Hume's letter is critical of Brooke's actions in Borneo, particularly his treatment of the local people and his acquisition of land. Hume argues that Brooke's actions were detrimental to the interests of the British government and the people of Borneo. The book provides a fascinating insight into the colonial history of Southeast Asia and the role of British adventurers in shaping the region. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of British colonialism.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169477968
• ISBN13: 9781169477964
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"