The Head Hunters Of Borneo: A Narrative Of Travel Up The Mahakkam And Down The Barito, Also, Journeyings In Sumatra (1882)

by Carl E. Bock

Book Overview

The Head Hunters of Borneo is a travel narrative written by Carl Alfred Bock in 1882. The book describes Bock's journey up the Mahakkam River and down the Barito River in Borneo, as well as his travels in Sumatra. Bock provides a detailed account of the native tribes he encounters, including the headhunting practices of some of the tribes. He also describes the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the geography and climate. The book is an important...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166325881
• ISBN13: 9781166325886
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 2.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.0"