Through Central Borneo

Carl Lumholtz’s journey into Borneo begins with a race against the Imperial Limited—and against time itself. The destination is a vast island whose rivers lead toward worlds few outsiders have seen.

In 1913, with war threatening to upend his plans, the Norwegian explorer sets out from New York, travelling through Japan and Singapore toward Dutch Borneo. He means to follow its rivers, enter the jungle, study its peoples and wildlife, and collect specimens—but distance, rapids, illness and the demands of travel will test every step. As Lumholtz ventures farther from the coast, encounters with Dayak communities bring him into a landscape rich with unfamiliar customs, formidable natural obstacles and unexpected hospitality. How far can he go before the world beyond Borneo catches up with his expedition?

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