Tangweera: Life And Adventures Among Gentle Savages

""Tangweera: Life And Adventures Among Gentle Savages"" is a book written by C. Napier Bell, published in 1899. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences during his travels in Tangweera, a remote region in the interior of Borneo. The author describes the customs and way of life of the indigenous people, who he refers to as ""gentle savages"". He recounts his encounters with various tribes and their leaders, including the head-hunters, and his efforts to establish friendly relations with them. The book also includes descriptions of the region's flora and fauna, and the challenges faced by the author during his travels, including dangerous wildlife and harsh terrain. Overall, ""Tangweera: Life And Adventures Among Gentle Savages"" provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known corner of the world and the people who inhabit it.Contains Valuable Historical And Ethnographical Information Not Recorded Elsewhere. Gustavus Von Tempsky Who Played A Major Role In The Maori Land Wars In The 1860s And 1870s In New Zealand Is Mentioned On Several Pages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.