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Where Hornbills Fly: A Journey with the Headhunters of Borneo

By Erik Jensen

Book information

Publisher
I. B. Tauris
Year
2011
ISBN
1848855001, 9781848855007
LCC
DS646.32.I2 J46 2010
Open Library ID
OL24977292M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6134830 bytes)
Pages
313\313
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-03-09 12:00:00

Description

Once headhunters under the rule of White Rajahs and briefly colonized before independence within Malaysia, the Iban Dayaks of Borneo are one of the world's most extraordinary indigenous tribes, possessing ancient traditions and a unique way of life. As a young man Erik Jensen settled in Sarawak where he lived with the Iban for seven years, learning their language and the varied rites and practices of their lives. In this compelling and beautifully-wrought memoir, Erik Jensen reveals the challenges facing the Iban as they adapt to another century, whilst fighting to preserve their identity and singular place in the world. Haunting, yet hopeful, Where Hornbills Fly opens a window onto a vanishing world and paints a remarkable portrait of this fragile tribe, which continues to survive deep in the heart of Borneo.

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