Project Gutenberg 2020-07-03 Public domain in the USA. 211 Jongejans, J. Ons Mooi Indië: Uit Dajakland Kijkjes in het leven van den Koppensneller en zijne omgeving Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg "Ons Mooi Indië: Uit Dajakland" by J. Jongejans is a travel narrative combined with cultural exploration written in the early 20th century. This account takes readers into the remote interiors of Borneo, focusing particularly on the life and adventures of a colonial administrator and his family among the Dajaks, a group known for their unique customs and traditions. The book seems to provide an intimate look at both the region's natural beauty and the complexities of indigenous culture, particularly through the author's personal experiences amidst the Dajaks. The opening of this narrative introduces the reader to the author’s initial impressions of Borneo, describing it as a land filled with challenges yet harboring great potential. The text reflects on the journey into the Dajak territory, characterized by dense jungles, rivers, and the indigenous peoples’ way of life. The author portrays the Dajaks as both fearsome and fascinating, countering stereotypes associated with them as headhunters. This segment sets the stage for the author’s exploration of the Dajak culture, their daily practices, and the author’s evolving perception of their community. Throughout this introduction, there's a clear blend of admiration and curiosity, inviting readers to understand the Dajak people and their environment in a nuanced manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. nl Borneo -- Description and travel Ethnology -- Borneo Dayak (Bornean people) DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 493981 2025-07-25T04:04:39.456260 text/html 459193 2024-10-18T04:15:41 text/html 4528182 2025-07-25T04:04:52.379162 application/epub+zip 4528821 2025-07-25T04:04:43.906201 application/epub+zip 228700 2025-07-25T04:04:41.396241 application/epub+zip 5047275 2025-07-25T04:04:57.515165 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5006985 2025-07-25T04:04:49.869245 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317845 2022-09-28T07:56:20.318449 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 351489 2025-07-25T04:04:37.508233 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 331614 2024-10-18T04:15:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16365 2025-07-25T04:04:57.671142 application/rdf+xml 13785 2025-07-25T04:04:41.522237 image/jpeg 2734 2025-07-25T04:04:41.462214 image/jpeg 4178896 2025-07-25T04:04:39.729260 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog