This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido
For the Suppression of Piracy
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido" by Captain the Hon. Henry Keppel is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text chronicles Keppel’s time commanding the British warship Dido as it investigates the piracy rampant in Borneo, detailing interactions with local leaders, especially James Brooke, the Rajah of Sarawak. The narrative delves into the socio-political landscape of Borneo, including the customs of its people, particularly the Dyaks, against the backdrop of European colonial interests. The opening of the book sets the stage for Keppel's mission after the Chinese War, highlighting his chance meeting with James Brooke, a man who plans to improve the lives of Borneo's populace. Keppel recalls his preparations for the expedition, the challenges he anticipates, and an earnest desire to help foster European curiosity and trade in the region. The careful orchestration of relationships between the British and local leaders, such as Rajah Muda Hassim, offers insights into the complexities of colonial interactions, revealing early attempts at diplomacy and respect for local customs amidst the overarching theme of imperial ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Keppel, Henry, Sir, 1809-1904
Author: James, Rajah of Sarawak, 1803-1868
EBook No.: 22903
Published: Oct 6, 2007
Downloads: 463
Language: English
Subject: Borneo -- Description and travel
Subject: Borneo -- History
Subject: Pirates -- Borneo
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido
For the Suppression of Piracy
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido" by Captain the Hon. Henry Keppel is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text chronicles Keppel’s time commanding the British warship Dido as it investigates the piracy rampant in Borneo, detailing interactions with local leaders, especially James Brooke, the Rajah of Sarawak. The narrative delves into the socio-political landscape of Borneo, including the customs of its people, particularly the Dyaks, against the backdrop of European colonial interests. The opening of the book sets the stage for Keppel's mission after the Chinese War, highlighting his chance meeting with James Brooke, a man who plans to improve the lives of Borneo's populace. Keppel recalls his preparations for the expedition, the challenges he anticipates, and an earnest desire to help foster European curiosity and trade in the region. The careful orchestration of relationships between the British and local leaders, such as Rajah Muda Hassim, offers insights into the complexities of colonial interactions, revealing early attempts at diplomacy and respect for local customs amidst the overarching theme of imperial ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Keppel, Henry, Sir, 1809-1904
Author: James, Rajah of Sarawak, 1803-1868
EBook No.: 22903
Published: Oct 6, 2007
Downloads: 463
Language: English
Subject: Borneo -- Description and travel
Subject: Borneo -- History
Subject: Pirates -- Borneo
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.