mjöberg dr eric (5 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Missing. Tan cloth covered boards with pasted on spine title; mild wear; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; no jacket. Previous owner's name on free front endpaper; Illustrations in black and white; no internal markings; fold-out map at rear; 201 pages.

1st U.K. edition. 8vo. 201pp. + adverts. B/w. plates lackiong frontispiece, folding map. Prelims. and edges of pages foxed. Original green cloth, faded spine lettered in gilt. US$29.

Condizione: very good. 1st edition. 201pp. Octavo. Illustrated with plates from photos, Coloured frontispiece, drawings. Original reddish brown cloth with green label on spine. Decorative bookplate on front pastedown. very good First hand account of the author's time in Borneo, hunting big game.

First Edition. Forest Life and Adventures in the Malay Archipelago by Eric Mjoberg is a vivid and engaging account of the author's eight years exploring the remote forests and rivers of Borneo and the surrounding region. As a naturalist and explorer, Mjoberg immerses the reader in the rich biodiversity of the Malay Archipelago, offering detailed observations of wildlife and landscapes rarely seen by outsiders at the time. His journeys take him deep into the jungle interiors along the Baram, Kayan, and Mahakam rivers, as well as to mountain regions like Mount Murud.The book is structured around key themes in natural history, with chapters dedicated to notable species and ecological settings. Mjoberg writes about encounters with orangutans, proboscis monkeys, snakes, birds like the argus pheasant, and more elusive creatures such as the tarsius and pangolin. His writing blends scientific observation with personal narrative, capturing both the wonder and the challenges of life in the tropical rainforest.Illustrated with photographs and a fold-out map, the book provides not only a zoological and ecological record but also a vivid portrait of a vanishing world. It reflects both the spirit of early 20th-century exploration and the richness of the natural environment in Southeast Asia.This 1st edition with colour frontis, 83 plates and foling map has light age toning, original gilt lettered green cloth, slightly faded and marked, and the spine has been slightly bumped.

First Edition. Forest Life and Adventures in the Malay Archipelago by Dr. Eric Mjoberg is a compelling and richly descriptive account of early 20th-century scientific exploration in Southeast Asia. First published in the 1930s, the book is based on Mjoberg's expeditions across Borneo and other parts of the Malay Archipelago, where he served as a zoologist, ethnographer, and naturalist. His work blends travel narrative, natural history, and cultural observation, offering a rare firsthand perspective of the region before the significant changes brought by modern development and decolonization.What makes Mjoberg's writing especially engaging is his sharp observational detail. He captures the lush complexity of tropical forests, the behaviors of exotic wildlife, and the intricacies of Dayak and other indigenous cultures with the curiosity of a scientist and the sensitivity of a traveler. Readers will find themselves immersed in scenes of treacherous river crossings, jungle treks, and encounters with unfamiliar species, both animal and human. His accounts of orangutans, hornbills, and rainforest flora are particularly vivid, providing insight into ecosystems few Westerners of his time had experienced firsthand.At its best, the book functions as a fascinating record of early ethnographic and biological exploration. Mjoberg's respect for the peoples he encountered-despite the occasional Eurocentric tone common to writings of the period-is notable. He documents their customs, spiritual beliefs, and social structures with an attempt at fairness, though always through the lens of a Western scientific observer.However, the book is not without controversy. Mjoberg's scientific practices, particularly his removal of indigenous remains and sacred artifacts for European museums, have drawn criticism and ethical scrutiny in recent years. These actions, while standard among early 20th-century anthropologists, raise modern questions about cultural theft and the legacy of colonial science. As such, the book is best read today with a critical eye toward the historical context in which it was written.In terms of literary style, Mjoberg's prose is direct and often lyrical, with a strong narrative voice that guides the reader through the region's untamed terrain. While some passages veer into technical description, most are accessible to general readers interested in travel, nature, and anthropology.Overall, Forest Life and Adventures in the Malay Archipelago is a valuable and absorbing document of exploration and early field science. It provides both a window into the natural world of the Malay Archipelago and a reflection of Western attitudes during a formative period of scientific discovery.This 1st English edition is in very good condition with very tight binding and only very very minor nick to the top of the boards near the top of the spine. Fold out map attached and colour frontis piece.