The Head Hunters Of Borneo by Carl Bock
SKU: B-000801

The Head Hunters Of Borneo

Author: Carl Bock
Condition: In good condition. The cover has light scuffing, and creasing. Light top page corner crease from the front to the back of the book. No writing. Tight binding. From a smoke free home.

History Travel & Exploration Local & Regional History

Secondhand copy — please check photos and condition notes.
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The Head Hunters of Borneo by Carl Bock delivers a vivid Victorian-era account of the author’s travels among the Dayak peoples, capturing tribal customs, river journeys, and the island’s lush interior. First published in 1881, this 1988 paperback reissue keeps the original narrative intact for modern readers of regional history and Southeast Asian exploration.

Adult learners and armchair adventurers alike will appreciate Bock’s mix of ethnographic observation and adventure storytelling. The book remains a key reference for anyone studying Borneo history, colonial travel literature, or indigenous cultures before outside influence.

This used copy shows light cover scuffing and a gentle corner crease that runs page-top from front to back, yet pages are unmarked and the binding is tight. Stored in a smoke-free home, it offers a clean, readable edition for collectors of classic travelogues.