| Sumari: | For centuries, Borneo, the world's third largest island, was an unexplored wilderness. Even today, much of its mystery remains. Illustrated with over 250 colour photographs, this magnificent study reveals a land of hidden riches. Through an extended introductory profile and separate chapters on the land, people and wildlife, the story of Borneo unfolds: its complex history from early civilisations through Asian and European influences to the present day; its peoples - from hunters, farmers and traders to the modern business community; its rich diversity of flora and fauna; the rivers, mountains, forests and coasts that define the island's topography; and Borneo's role today, as the country faces the challenge of embracing the modern world whilst working to conserve an irreplaceable natural and cultural heritage. As government and conservation organisations work together at this turning point in Borneo's history, THIS IS BORNEO celebrates a unique land - its past, its present and its hopes for the future.
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