Publisher's Synopsis
Tangweera: Life And Adventures Among Gentle Savages is a non-fiction book written by C. Napier Bell. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences while living among the Tangweera people, a tribe in the interior of Borneo, in the late 19th century. The author describes the customs, traditions, and way of life of the Tangweera people, as well as his own adventures and encounters with other tribes and wildlife in the jungle. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the landscape and environment of Borneo, as well as the author's observations on the impact of colonialism and modernization on the region. Overall, Tangweera is a fascinating and insightful account of a bygone era and a unique culture, written by a firsthand observer and participant.Contains Valuable Historical And Ethnographical Information Not Recorded Elsewhere. Gustavus Von Tempsky Who Played A Major Role In The Maori Land Wars In The 1860s And 1870s In New Zealand Is Mentioned On Several Pages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
