The Adventures of Reuben Davidger; Seventeen Years and Four Months Captive Among the Dyaks of Borneo

By James Greenwood

Book Overview

The Adventures of Reuben Davidger: Seventeen Years and Four Months Captive Among the Dyaks of Borneo is a book written by James Greenwood and published in 1865. The book tells the story of Reuben Davidger, a British sailor who was captured by the Dyaks, a tribe in Borneo, and held captive for seventeen years and four months. Greenwood's book is a detailed account of Davidger's experiences during his captivity, including his interactions with the Dyaks, their customs, and their way of life. The book also describes Davidger's attempts to escape and his eventual release from captivity. The Adventures of Reuben Davidger provides readers with a rare glimpse into the life of a captive in Borneo during the mid-19th century. Greenwood's writing is engaging and informative, making the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Borneo or the experiences of captives in the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104477033
• ISBN13: 9781104477035
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"