Excerpt from The Life of Sir James Brooke, Rajah of Sarāwak: From His Personal Papers and Correspondence
Had the choice of the branch Of the army in which he was to serve been left to himself, he would have chosen the Cavalry; but the Commissariat gave him abundant leisure, and he spent a fair amount of his time in pig-sticking and shooting, and many a story I have heard him tell of his adventures.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book details the motivations and aspirations that led James Brooke to the island of Borneo, where he would become the first White Rajah of Sarawak. From his childhood adventures to his purchase of the schooner Royalist, the author delves into Brooke's early life and the influences that shaped his character. The book highlights Brooke's exploration of the Sarawak River and his initial encounters with the local tribes, as well as the political landscape of the region at the time. It sheds light on the complexities of Brooke's relationships with the native populations, the Malay rulers, and the colonial powers, examining his role in shaping the political future of Sarawak and his efforts to bring peace and stability to the region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282030117_0
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