A Decade in Borneo (Hardcover)

Susan Morgan; Ada Pryer

Series: Literature of Travel, Exploration & Empire S.

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In 1878 a young man named William Pryer was sent to North Borneo (now Sabah) to 'establish' the British North Borneo Company there. In 1894 his wife Ada published her account of his early years as an administrator along with some sketches of their life together. The memoir has unique value both as a travel narrative in its own right and for understanding the international politics of the British takeover of North Borneo. The new edition will reproduce the text of the original 1894 edition, including an introductory essay as well as annotations to explain and contextualize references of historical and biographical significance.

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Imprint:	Leicester University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Literature of Travel, Exploration & Empire S.
Release date:	July 2001
First published:	August 2001
Editors:	Susan Morgan
Authors:	Ada Pryer
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-7185-0197-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > Classic travel writing Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Travel > Travel writing > Classic travel writing Promotions
LSN:	0-7185-0197-7
Barcode:	9780718501976