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Treacher, W. H. (William Hood), Sir, 1849-1919 |
| Title |
British Borneo
Sketches of Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by a Project Gutenberg volunteer from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)
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| Summary |
"British Borneo" by Sir W. H. Treacher is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides detailed sketches and observations of various regions in Borneo, notably Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo, touching on their histories, cultures, and socio-political structures during European colonial influence. Sir Treacher, who served as the Secretary to the Government of Perak and had significant experience in Borneo, leverages his expertise to present a vivid narrative of this lesser-known part of the world. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for an exploration of Borneo's complex history and its interactions with European powers, particularly focusing on the British North Borneo Company's charter and sovereignty. It details the transformations in the region since the 16th century, showcasing its rich cultural tapestry and significant events leading to British colonial rule. Treacher reflects on the former glory of Brunai as a thriving trading hub and compares past descriptions from explorers like Pigafetta against the stark realities faced by its inhabitants by the late 19th century, probing into existential questions regarding the impact of colonialism and the fate of local governments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Sabah
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| Subject |
Sarawak (Malaysia)
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| Subject |
Labuan
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Colonies -- Asia
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27547 |
| Release Date |
Dec 16, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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