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Brown Cloth/Paper Boards. Zustand: Good. No Dust Jacket. Reprint of First Edition. First published 1924 by Hurst and Blackett, reprinted 1927 by Selwyn & Blount, 286pp, illustrated with black & white photos, occasional light spotting, free endpapers toned with ink signature, spine starting to crack in a couple of places, rear hi…nge also has slight crack, brown paper boards with brown cloth spine, lacks paper spine label, cloth looks a little mottled. Size: 7.5 x 5 Inches. Travel.
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Weitere BilderVerlag: Selwyn and Blount, London, 1927, second impression, ., 1927
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In den WarenkorbHardcover. Zustand: Good. hardback, 8vo, 286p, illustrated, 24 photos, owner's name on endpaper, page edges browning, text clean and sound, brown quarter-cloth, board corners bumped, spine title label torn with some loss; Good condition / no dustwrapper.
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Borneo: The Stealer of Hearts' is an evocative and personal account of life in British North Borneo during the early 20th century. Written by Oscar Cook, who served as a District Officer in the region, the narrative provides a unique window into the daily realities, challenges, and cultural…encounters of a colonial administrator. The work moves beyond mere bureaucratic reporting to offer a heartfelt exploration of the landscape, people, and traditions of a land that captivated the author's spirit.Through vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes, Cook details his journeys through dense jungles, interactions with various indigenous groups, and the complexities of governance in a remote outpost of the British Empire. The book captures the tension between the push for modernization and the preservation of ancient ways of life. Readers are treated to observations on local customs, folklore, and the natural beauty of the island, all delivered with a blend of nostalgia and respect. 'Borneo: The Stealer of Hearts' stands as a significant historical document and a compelling travelog, reflecting the intricate relationship between a Western observer and the profound allure of the East. It remains an essential read for those interested in Southeast Asian history, colonial memoirs, and the enduring fascination of the island of Borneo.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Borneo: The Stealer of Hearts' is an evocative and personal account of life in British North Borneo during the early 20th century. Written by Oscar Cook, who served as a District Officer in the region, the narrative provides a unique window into the daily realities, challenges, and cultural encount…ers of a colonial administrator. The work moves beyond mere bureaucratic reporting to offer a heartfelt exploration of the landscape, people, and traditions of a land that captivated the author's spirit.Through vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes, Cook details his journeys through dense jungles, interactions with various indigenous groups, and the complexities of governance in a remote outpost of the British Empire. The book captures the tension between the push for modernization and the preservation of ancient ways of life. Readers are treated to observations on local customs, folklore, and the natural beauty of the island, all delivered with a blend of nostalgia and respect. 'Borneo: The Stealer of Hearts' stands as a significant historical document and a compelling travelog, reflecting the intricate relationship between a Western observer and the profound allure of the East. It remains an essential read for those interested in Southeast Asian history, colonial memoirs, and the enduring fascination of the island of Borneo.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Verlag: Hurst & Blackett, London, 1924
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In den WarenkorbHardcover. Zustand: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Ex-library with minimal library markings. Call number blacked out on spine, and rubber stamp blacked out on rear pastedown. No other library markings. Some fading to spine. A couple of leaves opened roughly. A clean copy. Binding tight. Gutters intact at hinges. ; 28…6 pages + frontispiece + plates. Black cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 233 x 151mm. The author was District Officer of the North Borneo Civil Service. Contents: Joining the Service - Tenom my First District; Kaningau and Land Settlement; Semporna; Tuaran; Kota Belud; North Keppel; Labuk and Sugut; Labuk and Sugut (continued); Locusts and Leave. "June 1912 found me in disagreement with the Manager of Woodford Estate of the Beaufort Borneo Rubber Company, who gently yet firmly intimated to me that he would put no obstacle in the way of my resignation [. . .] At this juncture one who has always been a good friend to me during my ten years in Borneo came to the rescue, and suggested that I should join the North Borneo Civil Service" - page 15. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
The New York Times Magazine, April (Apr.) 7, 1963 - Cover Photos of Charles De Gaulle
Fuchs, Victor R.; Crankshaw, Edward; Baker, Russell; O'Donnell, James; Lewis, Anthony; Russell, Bertrand; Schneider, P.E.; Humphrey, Hubert H.; Ashforth, Albert; Weston, Marybeth; Cook, Fred J.; Wechsberg, Joseph; Tabori, Paul
Verlag: The New York Times & Arno Press, New York, 1963
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In den WarenkorbSingle Issue Magazine. Zustand: Good. First Edition. 200 pages. Features: Cover photos of Charles de Gaulle; Attractive fashion ads; One-page RCA Victor ad for Sid Caesar's album "Little Me" says "Sex, Caesar and Song"; Peugeot 404 ad; Fallacies and Facts About Automation; Photos of scenes in France; A Long Look at Stalin Ten Ye…ars Later - remembered as 'a man who did dreadful things but built a great power'; Fourteen Clues to Washington News - article on Washington correspondents with nice photo of JFK at press conference; The Brave 'Buddelers' of Berlin - photo-illustrated article on the daring escapes by tunnel by refugees from Communist Germany; What Drives Bobby Kennedy (RFK)?; Is Communism a Menace? - Bertrand Russell's Answer; The Crime of Art-Napping - famous paintings around the world are being stolen; Hubert Humphrey's ideas for making legislators more effective; The Number of Special-Purpose Organixations (Clubs) is on the Upswing; Photos and illustrations from Victorian times; Beautiful one-page color-photo Monet Jewelry ad; Spokesman for Darwin, and for Science; General Tom Thumb's Fairy-Tale Wedding; Photo of Charles Sherwood Stratton (General Tom Thumb) at age 18; What Makes a Safer Driver Safe?; Quest for the Best Hotel in the World; Radiant color-photo centerfold ad for Wamsutta features five gorgeous models in dresses; Stiffel Lamps ad; Nice one-page ad for the 1963 Ford Mercury Comet Sportster hardtop - white two-door with sheepdog in front; Macy's Home Food Service; United States Lines ad features color photos of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald BAlcom with Mrs. Andre Embiricos plus Mr. Barry Bingham, Miss Carrie Anna Crockett, Mr. Richard Lewis and Miss Suzanne Francoeur; Sketches of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge under construction; Photos of Navy Seals in training; Fashion photos of women's exotic head wrappings; Plight of the brand new parent; Photos of fireplaces used as furniture; Crossword completed in pencil; Pfaff sewing machine ad entitled 'pfun'. Please note that page 113/14 is missing, otherwise this copy shows average wear and is unmarked. An interesting vintage copy. Block, Ruth; Olson, Clark; Ajay; Doty, Roy; Adams, Molly; Huehnergarth, John; Anderson, Doug; Einhorn, Ben; Muench, Josef; Leone; Singer; Pascal; Liebman, Oscar; Rose, Carl; Derujinsky, Gleb (illustrator).
The Wide World Magazine, True Stories of Adventure, July, 1925, Vol LV, No. 327: The Jogi's Curse / Two Years in Borneo / Forbidden Nepal
Hughes, C.V.; Livingston, Carl B.; Simons, G.Grant; Baker, R. St. Barbe; Cassidy, Frank; Cook, Oscar; Carson, Captain John H.; Nicholas, Mrs. Mary J.; Walter, Hugh; McGill-Nutt, Capt. J.C.; Taylor, Merlin Moore; Hayter, C.N.C.; Ferguson, Ronald Muir
Verlag: The International News Company, New York, 1925
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In den WarenkorbSingle Issue Magazine. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: The Jogi's Curse - An Indian government official is cursed by a wondering jogi (priest) and the prophecy is tragically fulfilled; An Underground Wonderland - Fantastic photo-illustrated article… on the Carlsbad Cavern of New Mexico; Adrift in the China Seas - Sent off to fetch help for their crippled steamer, H.W. Millard, G. Grant Simmons and their companions are blown off course and suffer an eight-day ordeal; "Watu Wa Miti" - R. St. Barbe Baker founded the "Men of the Trees" in Equatorial Africa to preserve trees which were continually being burned to secure land for cultivation - with photos; The Man Who Wanted a Change - A factory hand seeking escape travels to the South Seas, only to return sadder and wiser; Two Years in Borneo - Part I - Oscar Cook spent eight years there, the last two of which were quite strenuous - with photos; "The Man With the Buried Head" - photo of alms-seekers in India; The Promotion of Private Smith - The inside facts of an affair involving Private Smith, a young soldier in the American Army, stationed in the Philippines; The Last of the Bushrangers - Mrs. Mary J. Nichols reflects on the old pioneer days in Tasmania and the 'sticking-up' of an isolated station by the last gang of bushrangers that operated in the island - with photos; Forbidden Nepal - Hugh Walter had unusual opportunities to visit this closed state and provides interesting glimpses of the manners, customs, and principal religious festivals of the Nepalese - with photos; White Man's Magic - While exploring the interior of New Zealand the author and his companion fell afoul of a rascally Maori tohunga, or medicine man; Where Cannibals Roam - Part II - An eventful journey into the unknown interior of Papua, with photos; "Old Peter" - C.N.C. Hayter, formerly of the Royal North-West Mounted Police, describes instances of 'second sight' he witnessed among Eskimos, thus providing independent corroboration of a story about apparent Eskimo telepathy in this publication a few months ago; What Happened to Spott - A funny story about a miserly old South African storekeeper and a black mamba snake; The World's Largest Goldfish Farm - founded by Eugene Shireman of Martinsville, Indiana - with photo. 88 pages plus 16 pages of nostalgic ads. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this great vintage issue. Somerfield, T.; Drigin, Serge; Sutcliffe, Norman; Holloway, Cyril; Cameron, John; Hiley, F.E.; De Walton, John; Inns, Kenneth (illustrator).
