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A history of Sarawak under its two white rajahs, 1839-1908

Borneo was known to the Arabs many centuries ago, and Sinbad the Sailor was fabled to have visited the island. It was then imagined that a ship might be freighted there with pearls, gold, camphor, gums, perfumed oils, spices, and gems, and this was not far from the truth. When Genghis Khan conquered...

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Main Authors: Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine) 1834-1924 (Author), Bampfylde, C. A. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Kuala Lumpur Silverfish Book 2019
Series:Silverfish Malaysian classics 8
Subjects:
Sarawak (Malaysia) > History
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Table of Contents:
  • Borneo
  • Early history
  • The making of Sarawak
  • The pirates
  • Rentap
  • The Chinese rebellion, and secret societies
  • The Sherip Masahor
  • Muka
  • The last of the pirates
  • The kayan expedition
  • The end of the first stage
  • The beginning of the second stage
  • Bruni
  • The Sea-Dayaks
  • The Rajah and Ranee
  • Finance-trade-industries
  • Education religion missions

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