Wanderings Among South Sea Savages And In Borneo And The Philippines

By H. Wilfrid Walker

Book Overview

Wanderings Among South Sea Savages And In Borneo And The Philippines is a travelogue written by H. Wilfrid Walker. The book details the author's experiences while traveling through the South Seas, Borneo, and the Philippines. The author describes the cultures, customs, and traditions of the indigenous people he meets along the way, providing a unique insight into their way of life. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the landscapes and natural beauty of the regions visited by the author. Overall, this book is a fascinating account of a journey through some of the most remote and beautiful parts of the world, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the South Seas, Borneo, and the Philippines.The ""Buli"" was greeted with cries of ""m-m-ka-a"" in shrill voices by the women, for all the world like the caw of an old crow. I learned that the ""Buli"" had not been here for some time, but I seemed to be the chief object of interest, and was followed everywhere by an admiring and curious crowd of dark brown, shiny boys and girls, the former just as they were born and the latter wearing a strip of ""Sulu.""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: 1419193082
• ISBN13: 9781419193088
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.2"