Through Central Borneo: An Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of the Head-Hunters between the Years...

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Carl Lumholtz

Through Central Borneo

An Account of Two Years' Travel in the Land of the Head-Hunters between the Years 1913 and 1917...

Carl Lumholtz

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English

Cambridge University Press
26 April 2012

Asian history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Social & cultural anthropology; Classic travel writing

Series: Through Central Borneo 2 Volume Set

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The Norwegian explorer and ethnographer Carl Lumholtz (1851–1922) wrote the influential ethnographic studies Among Cannibals and Unknown Mexico (both reissued in this series) after his journeys through Australia and Mexico respectively. In 1913, Lumholtz went on his final expedition, which aimed to explore the large parts of Borneo unknown to the rest of the world. Interested by tales of head-hunting, he wanted to spend time with the indigenous people and conduct research. Originally published in 1920, this two-volume work is Lumholtz's account of his expedition. Many of the illustrations in the work are from photographs taken by the author, including pictures of members of the different tribes he stayed with. Volume 2 begins with the expedition's stay with the Penihing people. Throughout the volume, the folklore of the different tribes is discussed, and a chapter on head-hunting and its purposes is included.

By: Carl Lumholtz
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: Volume 2
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 410g
ISBN: 9781108046299
ISBN 10: 1108046290
Series: Through Central Borneo 2 Volume Set
Pages: 276
Publication Date: 26 April 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active