This is the second of two volumes detailing the journey to the Indian Archipelago and the Pacific islands by Sir Henry Keppel. He describes the flora and fauna of places they visited, native tribes and their customs such as head hunting, cannabilsm and suttee. Chapters 17-19 reproduces the journal of Sir James Brooke in which he describes the adminstration of Sarawak, daily lives of the people, customs and ceremonies, piracy, the characteristics and relationship of the Chinese, Dayak and other communities, etc. The appendices consist of documents for or against Mr Hume or Sir James Brooke in the matter of the suppression of piracy in Borneo.
- Title
- A visit to the Indian Archipelago, in H.M. ship Maeander, with portions of the private journal of Sir James Brooke. Vol. II
- Creator
- Keppel, Henry, Sir, 1809-1904
- Subject
- Southeast Asia--Description and travel
Borneo--Description and travel
Sarawak--Description and travel
Islands of the Pacific--Description and travel
Voyages and travels
Piracy--Borneo
Sarawak--History
Geographical areas and countries
Places of interests
Customs
Piracy
Malay archipelago
National security
Places of interest
- Publisher
- 1853
- Contributor
- Brooke, James, Sir, 1803-1868
Brierly, Oswald W. B.
- Digital Description
- application/pdf, 23068 KB, 312 p. : ill.
- Table of Contents
- ch. XV. Maeander arrives off Sarawak...
ch. XVI. Piratical chiefs tender submission...
ch. XVII. Siniawau...
ch. XVIII. Curious bird in Labuan described...
ch. XIX. Sir James Brooke visits Labuan and Borneo...
ch. XX. Maeander sails for Sydney...
ch. XXI. Native encampments...
ch. XXII. Departure for Port Essington...
ch. XXIII. Port Jeckson...
ch. XXIV. Mast defective...
Appendix
Illustrations.
All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2005.
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