Quer Durch Borneo

This volume continues a remarkable crossing of Borneo, following the author’s trek from the bustling river port of Samarinda deep into the island’s interior. Along the way he records a four‑day steamship ride, a moon‑eclipse over Ana, and the arduous river journeys that lead him past remote villages, towering waterfalls and the rugged highlands of the Mahakam basin. His narrative blends vivid travel scenes with careful notes on the region’s geology, topography and the daily lives of the peoples he meets.

Beyond the adventure, the book offers a rare glimpse into the cultures of the Kënja, Bahau and other indigenous groups, detailing their customs, social structures and even the language itself. A compact glossary of local terms and a series of detailed lithographic plates bring the landscape and its inhabitants to life, making the work both a scientific record and an engaging portrait of a land few Europeans had ever explored.