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An interesting and well-written account by Agnes Newton Keith of the four years she spent on the island of Borneo in the 1930s when her husband was stationed at Sandakan. Witty, curious and practical, Keith’s writing endures even today – it’s quite amazing that her experiences are relevant and relatable in the 21st century. In descriptive and engaging style, Keith shares with the reader, with wry humor, how she learned to live, accept and accommodate for interesting differences in culture and th
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Intrepid doesn't even come close to describing Agnes Newton Keith's attitude to living in and exploring Borneo. Yes she is part of a colonial structure that is only able to thrive and survive literally on the backs of Borneo natives. She has however an enlightened attitude for her times which combined with a natural talent for writing makes this travelogue/memoir a pleasure to read. The Keith's ended up in a Japanese prison camp shortly after their first sojourn in Borneo. Times they were a chan
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Jun 20, 2014
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