
Book
Into the Heart of Borneo
Redmond O'Hanlon
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group · Paperback · September 12, 1987
Reading lane: Literary Travel
The story of a 1983 journey to the center of Borneo, which no expedition had attempted since 1926.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Wit in the Wild
A dangerous journey into Borneo’s interior, told with humor rather than solemnity.
Come here for
- Literary travel with a real taste for risk
- A 1983 expedition into Borneo’s heart
Expect
- Wit alongside the dangers of the journey
- A poet friend and three local guides on the expedition
Book Details
- Authors
- Redmond O'Hanlon
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Published
- September 12, 1987
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Literary Travel · Southeast Asia Travel
- Reading lane
- Literary Travel
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Publisher Categories
Adventure Travel
Southeast Asia Travel
Travel Writing
About This Book
The story of a 1983 journey to the center of Borneo, which no expedition had attempted since 1926. O'Hanlon, accompanied by friend and poet James Fenton and three native guides brings wit and humor to a dangerous journey.
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