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In 1982, Eric Hansen crossed one of the last places on earth untouched by western civilization: Borneo’s dense rain forest. For seven months he trekked through foliage so thick it hid the sky, gathering roots, hunting wild pigs, and encountering tribal communities whose ancestors had once practiced headhunting. His journey offers a vivid account of the jungle’s landscape, wildlife, and the living cultures that still thrive amid the forest’s depths.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Eric Hansen
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