Publisher's Synopsis
The Natives of Sarawak and British North Borneo Volume 2 is a comprehensive anthropological study of the indigenous peoples of Sarawak and British North Borneo, written by Henry Ling Roth and originally published in 1896. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the tribes of Sarawak and the second part examining the tribes of British North Borneo. Roth provides detailed descriptions of the physical characteristics, customs, beliefs, and social organization of each tribe, drawing on his own observations as well as the work of other scholars and explorers. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, many of which were taken by Roth himself during his travels in the region.The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and cultures of the indigenous peoples of Borneo at the turn of the 20th century, and remains a valuable resource for historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the ethnography of Southeast Asia.In Two Volumes.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.
