Nomads of the Dawn : The Penan of the Borneo Rain Forest

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pp. 144, colour illustrations. “The Penan, one of the few remaining nomadic peoples of the rain forest, live in a place of indescribable beauty — and all around them the forest is coming down at an alarming pace. In their East Malaysian state of Sarawak, the rate of timber cut is among the highest the world has ever known. This timely book addresses in words (both narrative and quotations) and unforgettable pictures the plight of the Penan. The majority of the photographs and quotations were collected during many field trips the authors made into the interior of Sarawak. Dramatic.” As new, still in shrink wrap.

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Book Information

ISBN 0876543573
ISBN13 9780876543573
Number of pages 144
Original Title Nomads of the Dawn : The Penan of the Borneo Rain Forest
Published Date 1995
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No Dj
Binding Paperback
Size Oblong 4to
Place of Publication Petaluma, CA, U.S.A.
Edition First Edition
Category:
Authors:, ,
Publisher:

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pp. 144, colour illustrations. “The Penan, one of the few remaining nomadic peoples of the rain forest, live in a place of indescribable beauty — and all around them the forest is coming down at an alarming pace. In their East Malaysian state of Sarawak, the rate of timber cut is among the highest the world has ever known. This timely book addresses in words (both narrative and quotations) and unforgettable pictures the plight of the Penan. The majority of the photographs and quotations were collected during many field trips the authors made into the interior of Sarawak. Dramatic.” As new, still in shrink wrap.

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Weight 1 kg