Wanderings in the Great Forests of Borneo
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Author Description
This volume offers a vivid descriptive record of the natural environment of Borneo before the impact of modern development as seen through the eyes of a dedicated Italian botanist. Based on detailed notes and diaries kept by the author during his three visits to Borneo between 1865 and 1877, the work depicts the diverse flora, fauna, and topography of this relatively unspoiled region.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the ecological state of Borneo during the late 19th century, documenting the island's biodiversity prior to the onset of modern industrial development. The author, an Italian botanist, utilizes his personal diaries and field notes from three distinct expeditions between 1865 and 1877 to construct a comprehensive record of the region. By synthesizing botanical observations with topographical analysis, the text provides a baseline for understanding the island's original environmental composition.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed botanical surveys of indigenous Bornean flora.
- Observations on the diverse fauna and wildlife habitats of the 19th-century interior.
- Primary source accounts derived from field diaries spanning 1865 to 1877.
- Geographical and topographical descriptions of the island's relatively untouched landscape.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Historians and naturalists value this text as a foundational primary source for understanding the pre-industrial ecology of Southeast Asia. Scholars frequently cite the work for its meticulous attention to detail and its utility in comparative environmental studies.
Page Count:
452
Publication Date:
1987-01-22
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195826930
ISBN-13:
9780195826937
Travel
Natural History
Exploration
Borneo
Botany_asia
Historical
Botany
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