Venture into the heart of Borneo with Edwin Herbert Gomes's "Seventeen Years Among the Sea Dyaks of Borneo: A Record of Intimate Association with the Natives of the Bornean Jungles." This compelling account offers a rare glimpse into the lives and cultural customs of the Iban people, also known as the Sea Dyaks, during a pivotal era in Southeast Asian history.
Gomes's detailed observations provide invaluable ethnographic insights into this fascinating culture. Readers will discover the traditions, social structures, and daily existence of a people deeply connected to the jungles of Borneo. This historical work, meticulously prepared for print republication, is a vital resource for anyone interested in the anthropology of Southeast Asia. It provides a detailed look into the history, culture, and geography of the region through the eyes of someone who lived among the Iban people. Experience the timeless appeal of firsthand cultural observation in this enduring classic.
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