With the Dyaks of Borneo: A Tale of the Head Hunters by F. S. Brereton

"With the Dyaks of Borneo: A Tale of the Head Hunters" by F. S. Brereton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Tyler Richardson, the son of a retired naval captain, as he dreams of joining the royal navy but is faced with practical challenges. The narrative opens with Tyler's discussions about his future, leading him to pursue an adventure that will take him to Borneo, specifically to encounter the headhunting Dyaks. The beginning of the book sets the stage for Tyler's character and the environment he hails from, as well as his father's background and aspirations for him. The story introduces a conflict where Tyler grapples with the limitations imposed by his father's financial struggles and his own ambition. It depicts their conversations about a potential naval career and culminates in Tyler's decision to embark on an expedition to Borneo, where he hopes to connect with the royal navy and navigate through the treacherous waters inhabited by pirates and native tribes. The opening chapters are rich in atmosphere, allowing readers to experience the characters’ motivations and foreshadowing the adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir), 1872-1957
Illustrator Rainey, W. (William), 1852-1936
Title With the Dyaks of Borneo: A Tale of the Head Hunters
Credits Produced by Alan, sp1nd and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Headhunters -- Borneo -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Dayak (Bornean people) -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 44484
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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