The head-hunters of Borneo: a narrative of travel up the Mahakkam and down the Barito; also, journeyings in Sumatra

This is the title page for the second edition of Carl Bock’s significant 1882 work. As the "Late Commissioner for the Dutch Government," Bock's narrative offers a crucial, though colonial-era, European perspective on the indigenous cultures and geography of Borneo (specifically the Mahakam and Barito river regions) and Sumatra during the late 19th century. The book, published in London, is noted to include "thirty coloured plates, map, and other illustrations," making it a valuable primary source for studying the history of exploration, ethnography, and the geopolitical context of the Dutch East Indies. Its focus on 'head-hunters' reflects the prevailing sensationalist interest in, and often biased documentation of, local customs by Western travelers.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes.

384 pages : illustrations ; photographs ; maps

Date Created: 1882

Fil. 991.4 B63

APA Citation: 

Bock, C. (1882). The head-hunters of Borneo: a narrative of travel up the Mahakkam and down the Barito; also, journeyings in Sumatra (2nd ed.). Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington.