Project Gutenberg 2023-09-27 Public domain in the USA. 422 St. John, Spenser, Sir 1826 1910 John, Spenser St. Saint John, Spenser, Sir St. John, Spenser Buckingham, Sir Life in the forests of the Far East (vol. 2 of 2) $aLondon :$bSmith, Elder and Co., $c1862. Peter Becker, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Life in the Forests of the Far East (vol. 2 of 2)" by Sir Spenser St. John is a travelogue or expedition account written in the mid-19th century. This detailed narrative recounts St. John's explorations of Borneo's jungles, rivers, and indigenous cultures, revealing the natural wonders and challenges faced during his journeys. The author, a former consul in Borneo, immerses himself in the exploration of the Limbang River and its surroundings, capturing the striking landscape and the intricacies of local life. The opening of the work sets the stage for St. John's adventures, detailing his preliminary expeditions to the Limbang River, where he encounters intriguing geological formations and rich biodiversity. He describes his encounters with local guides, the folklore surrounding the mountains, and the warnings from the Brunean government about head-hunting tribes. The author emphasizes the challenges of navigating such wilderness, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the region's natural beauty and cultural complexities as he prepares to delve further into the heart of Borneo. This blend of adventure, scientific observation, and cultural insight makes for a captivating read for those interested in travel and exploration narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/lifeinforestsoff01stjo 20210320101802stjohn 1862 gb Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Borneo -- Description and travel Natural history -- Borneo St. John, Spenser, Sir, 1825-1910 -- Travel -- Borneo DS Text Category: Adventure Category: Travel Writing 992572 2025-09-28T10:29:35.889783 text/html 988213 2023-09-27T14:19:54 text/html 1217782 2025-09-28T10:29:51.686651 application/epub+zip 1213289 2025-09-28T10:29:39.075708 application/epub+zip 479087 2025-09-28T10:29:37.387718 application/epub+zip 1889267 2025-09-28T10:29:58.707652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1894044 2025-09-28T10:29:50.078690 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 784089 2025-09-28T10:29:33.611799 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 784139 2023-09-27T14:19:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17575 2025-09-28T10:29:58.960640 application/rdf+xml 14356 2025-09-28T10:29:37.765765 image/jpeg 1766 2025-09-28T10:29:37.577744 image/jpeg 1081210 2023-09-27T14:19:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 1110153 2025-09-28T10:29:35.974749 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 en.wikipedia