With the Dyaks of Borneo: A Tale of the Head Hunters: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
With the Dyaks of Borneo: A Tale of the Head Hunters: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
With the Dyaks of Borneo: A Tale of the Head Hunters is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) (1872–1957).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"With the Dyaks of Borneo: A Tale of the Head Hunters" by F. S. Brereton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Tyler Richardson, the son of a retired naval captain, as he dreams of joining the royal navy but is faced with practical challenges. The narrative opens with Tyler's discussions about his future, leading him to pursue an adventure that will take him to Borneo, specifically to encounter the headhunting Dyaks. The beginning of the book sets the stage for Tyler's character and the environment he hails from, as well as his father's background and aspirations for him. The story introduces a conflict where Tyler grapples with the limitations imposed by his father's financial struggles and his own ambition. It depicts their conversations about a potential naval career and culminates in Tyler's decision to embark on an expedition to Borneo, where he hopes to connect with the royal navy and navigate through the treacherous waters inhabited by pirates and native tribes. The opening chapters are rich in atmosphere, allowing readers to experience the characters’ motivations and foreshadowing the adventures to come.
Book and edition facts
- Title: With the Dyaks of Borneo: A Tale of the Head Hunters
- Author credits: Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) (1872–1957)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Dayak (Bornean people) -- Juvenile fiction
- Headhunters -- Borneo -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
