Ons Mooi Indië: Uit Dajakland by J. Jongejans
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"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.)
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| Author | Jongejans, J. |
|---|---|
| Title |
Ons Mooi Indië: Uit Dajakland Kijkjes in het leven van den Koppensneller en zijne omgeving |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Borneo -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Ethnology -- Borneo |
| Subject | Dayak (Bornean people) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62550 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62550-8 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 478 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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