S. Abdul Majeed & Co, Malaysia, 1995. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Arthur Thwaites. The text is illustrated with black and white line drawings by Arthur Thwaites. Colour illustrated paperback binding with black and pale peach coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. The story of John Kennedy Wilson and helpers " ... To turn the native Dyaks, who had no nothing but jungle and their own traditional way of life into people who were conversant with the 20th century, its ways of government, commerce and social services, and were prepared to take on the responsibilities of leading their communities." Â– from rear panel blurb. Rubbing of the book edges and panels with a little creasing of the book corners. Some age toning of the text block edges and pages. A a few foxing spots can be seen along the front edge of the spine. first publication by this publisher. Size: 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. [17], 18 - 230, [2] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Arthur Thwaites. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Indigenous Cultures; Sociology; Sarawak; Biography & Autobiography. ISBN: 057500553X. ISBN/EAN: 9780575005532. Inventory No: 0287197. . 9780575005532

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Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0287197
Title: Longhouse in Sarawak
Author: Dickson, Mora
Illustrator: Arthur Thwaites
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Condition
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 057500553X
ISBN 13: 9780575005532
Publisher: S. Abdul Majeed & Co
Place of Publication: Malaysia
Date Published: 1995
Keywords: BZDB2 Sarawak, John Kennedy Wilson, Dayaks, Budu Indigenous Cultures; Sociology; Sarawak; Biography & Autobiography. Arthur Thwaites Unbranded ISBN: 057500553X EAN: 9780575005532 Dickson, Mora Longhouse in Sarawak
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General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online

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