
audiobook
by Anton W. (Anton Willem) Nieuwenhuis
Quer durch Borneo
Ergebnisse Seiner Reisen in den Jahren 1894, 1800–97 und 1898–1900 - Von Dr. A.W. Nieuwenhuis Unter Mitarbeit Von Dr. M. Nieuwenhuis-von Üxküll-Güldenbandt - Zweiter Teil Mit 73 Tafeln in Lichtdruck und 18 Tafeln in Farbendruck. Buchhandlung und Druckerei Vormals E.J. Brill Leiden—1907
Vorwort.
Inhalt.
Liste der Tafeln.
Kapitel I.
Kapitel II.
Kapitel III.
Kapitel IV.
Kapitel V.
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.
Full title
Quer Durch Borneo; Zweiter Teil : Ergebnisse seiner Reisen in den Jahren 1894, 1896-97 und 1898-1900 Ergebnisse seiner Reisen in den Jahren 1894, 1896-97 und 1898-1900; Zweiter Teil
Language
de
Duration
~21 hours (1239K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
Release date
2005-12-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1864–1953
Best known for his journeys through central Borneo, this Dutch explorer and physician turned firsthand travel, science, and ethnography into vivid writing. His work opened a window onto the landscapes and communities of the island at the end of the 19th century.
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