British Borneo Sketches of Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo

"British Borneo" by Sir W. H. Treacher is a historical exploration of Borneo in the late 1800s. It journeys through Brunai, Sarawak, Labuan, and North Borneo, painting a picture of their history, cultures, and political structures during the time of European colonial influence. With the author's experience as a government official, the book vividly portrays the region's transformations since the 1500s, including the rise of the British North Borneo Company, which leads to British colonial rule. Through observations and comparisons to accounts from explorers like Pigafetta, the book asks us to thing about the effect of colonialism and the destiny of local governments.