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the hill dyaks—their character—their religion and superstitions—their deities—invocation of them—propitiation of them and of the rajah—ceremony performed by mr. brooke—the pamali, or “taboo”—a dyak funeral—a peculiar superstition of the dyaks—their abstinence from animal food—ancient dyak monuments and dragon-jars—their veneration for certain plants—superstition of the dyaks of sarawak—speculations as to the origin of the dyaks.

Sarawak ◽

10.4324/9781315033907-8 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 239-277

Author(s):

Hugh Low

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Animal Food ◽

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illustrations.

Sarawak ◽

10.4324/9781315033907-12 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 373-387

Author(s):

Hugh Low

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geographical description of borneo—british and dutch settlements on the island—its mountains, rivers, lakes, and volcanoes—the eruption of tomboro—coal found in the island of labuh-an—the mode of working antimony ore—minerals in borneo—gold found in sarawak—the mode of working it in the island, and its produce estimated by sir stamford raffles—gold an export of sarawak—diamonds in borneo.

Sarawak ◽

10.4324/9781315033907-1 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-29

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Hugh Low

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land dyak villages and houses—the pangah—dyak fortifications—their paths and bridges—mode of travelling—the orang kaya—dyak assemblies, or parliament—their population—villages—dyak tribes in sarawak—their morality and marriage ceremonies—a curious and salutary custom—head-taking—dyak diseases, medicine and surgery—mode of cure—musical instruments and singing—weapons—the tapang tree—mode of procuring wax and edible birds' nests—agriculture—landowners.

Sarawak ◽

10.4324/9781315033907-9 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 278-320

Author(s):

Hugh Low

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Musical Instruments

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the kyans—their commerce—the kyans foes of the dyaks—tattooing—kyan dress—imputed character of the kyans—their war dresses—their weapons—the sampitan—their swords and knives—their courage—their shields—human sacrifices—kyan mode of transacting business—the milanowes and the meri people—an albino—the rejans, kadyans, and other tribes—the sea-gipsies—openings for british enterprise—probable scientific investigations by dr. hooker.

Sarawak ◽

10.4324/9781315033907-10 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 321-349

Author(s):

Hugh Low

Keyword(s):

Scientific Investigations

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illustrations.

Sarawak ◽

10.4324/9781315033907-13 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 388-406

Author(s):

Hugh Low

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the fruits of borneo—animated nature—the rhinoceros—the tapir—the bear—deer—the kijang and palandok—the panther—varieties of cats—anecdote of an orang utan—monkeys—alligators—the alligator doctor—the mode of operation—lizards—snakes and vipers—the cobra and flower-snake—insects—fish and fishing establishments—buffaloes—hares—goats—pigs—dogs—domestic fowls.

Sarawak ◽

10.4324/9781315033907-3 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 71-92

Author(s):

Hugh Low

Keyword(s):

Mode Of Operation ◽

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the temperature and soil of borneo—the vegetable productions of the island described in succession—the sugar cane—spices—the nibong—the bamboo—rice—the cocoa-nut—sago—the gomuti palm—its uses—the betel, or areca nut—rattans and canes—the nipah and mangrove—camphor—vegetable oils—the gutta percha—the upas tree—dammar—wild cinnamon and cotton—pepper and coffee—gambier and tobacco—timber trees—ornamental and scented woods—flowers.

Sarawak ◽

10.4324/9781315033907-2 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 30-70

Author(s):

Hugh Low

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Vegetable Oils ◽

Areca Nut ◽

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illustrations.

Sarawak ◽

10.4324/9781315033907-11 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 350-372

Author(s):

Hugh Low

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treatment of a captured head—sea-dyak games—their progress in the useful arts—the blacksmith—their weapons—wars—balance of heads—preservation of enemies' heads—head-hunting—sea-dyak boats—boat engagements—bravery of the chief of lundu—defensive warfare—mode of rowing—a chief's superstition—dyak agriculture—preparing land for a farm—padi and indian corn—granaries—mode of reaping the padi—dyak gardens—their produce—fruit trefs—traps for deer and pigs—cage-traps and springes for birds—strange mode of fishing.

Sarawak ◽

10.4324/9781315033907-7 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 206-238

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Hugh Low

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