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By James Greenwood

Book Overview

The Adventures of Reuben Davidger: Seventeen Years and Four Months Captive Among the Dyaks of Borneo is a book written by James Greenwood and published in 1865. The book tells the story of Reuben Davidger, a British sailor who was captured by the Dyak people of Borneo in the mid-19th century and held captive for over seventeen years. Greenwood's account of Davidger's ordeal is based on interviews with the former captive himself, as well as on other sources. The book describes Davidger's capture, his life among the Dyaks, and his eventual rescue by a British naval expedition. The book provides a vivid and detailed picture of life among the Dyak people, including their customs, beliefs, and way of life. It also explores the relationship between the Dyaks and the British, and the tensions that existed between the two groups during the colonial period. Overall, The Adventures of Reuben Davidger is a fascinating and engaging account of a remarkable true story, and provides a valuable insight into the history and culture of Borneo in the 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165804735
• ISBN13: 9781165804733
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"