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Into the Heart of Borneo by Redmond O'Hanlon

Into the Heart of Borneo

Redmond O'Hanlon

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group · Paperback · September 12, 1987

The story of a 1983 journey to the center of Borneo, which no expedition had attempted since 1926.

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Who it’s for
A dangerous journey into Borneo’s interior, told with humor rather than solemnity.
Themes
Exploration, Dangerous journey
Genres
Southeast Asia Travel, Adventure Travel, Travel Writing

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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.

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

Where it sits

Southeast Asia Travel46%
Adventure Travel36%
Travel Writing35%

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Publisher categories

  • Adventure Travel
  • Southeast Asia Travel
  • Travel Writing
Authors
Redmond O'Hanlon
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published
September 12, 1987
Format
Paperback
Theme
Exploration · Dangerous journey
Reading lane
Adventure Travel