Narrative of Events in Borneo and Celebes, Down to the Occupation of Labuan: From the Journals of James Brooke Esq., Rajah of Sarwak, and Governor of Labuan. Together with a Narrative of the Operations of H. M. S. Iris
Narrative of Events in Borneo and Celebes, Down to the Occupation of Labuan: From the Journals of James Brooke Esq., Rajah of Sarwak, and Governor of Labuan. Together with a Narrative of the Operations of H. M. S. Iris
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 edition. Excerpt: ...them protection, a revenue might be collected. Now they are in constant peril of their lives, not only from the roving tiibes of their own nation, and from the treacherous Malays, but also from those terrible pirates, the Illanuns and Balanini. Day after day, month after month, it is the same story; a life of ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 edition. Excerpt: ...them protection, a revenue might be collected. Now they are in constant peril of their lives, not only from the roving tiibes of their own nation, and from the treacherous Malays, but also from those terrible pirates, the Illanuns and Balanini. Day after day, month after month, it is the same story; a life of watchfulness, --of flight and fight. 1840. Jn the course of every year many lose their lives, and more their liberty. Oh that my ability to serve these benighted people were equal to my inclination to do so! My anxiety and my desires to ameliorate their condition are boundless; and though the love of home may beckon me thitherward, yet I must never dream of returning to my native land, until, at least, some measure of good has been accomplished. Sarawak has been chosen as the seat of my labours, and I would make it a stepping stone across the island of Borneo to Koti, or from west to east. My means, it is true, are limited indeed, but with prudence, my expenses will not exceed my income; and in these countries, where vegetation is so prolific, and nature so bountiful, if once security is firmly established, food of every kind will soon exceed the ordinary demand, and may then be obtained at a moderate price. In this view I am ready to lay out a certain amount of capital in labour and improvement, for the purpose of clearing the jungle and rendering communication easier. I must always bear in mind, that I am not acting for myself alone, and that my loss or gain is but a trifling consideration compared with my character for justice, and the impression of European conduct, generally, on the native mind. Injustice and tyranny now stalk throughout the land. The Dyaks are slaughtered without mercy, and the coast may be said to be almost blockaded..
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