Children of Borneo

Children of Borneo

Edwin Herbert Gomes

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antropología social y cultural, etnografía
ISBN:
9781176354852
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'Children of Borneo' offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and customs of the indigenous peoples of Borneo at the beginning of the 20th century. Authored by Edwin Herbert Gomes, the book provides insights into the social structures, daily life, and cultural practices of various tribes inhabiting the region, particularly Sarawak. Gomes meticulously documents his observations, painting a vivid picture of the traditions, beliefs, and challenges faced by these communities. This historical account serves as a valuable resource for understanding the rich cultural heritage of Borneo and the impact of external influences on its native populations. This book is essential for anyone interested in Southeast Asian history, anthropology, or the study of indigenous cultures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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