Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak

"Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak" by Henriette McDougall is a late 19th-century memoir detailing two decades in Sarawak, Borneo, where the author lived in the late 1800s. The book explores the gradual development of a Christian community amid political unrest and clashes of culture. She reflects on her past writings, sharing the triumphs and tribulations of the mission's work while considering its effect on local traditions, notably the cultures of the Malays and Dyaks. McDougall presents themes of hope and persistence set against a backdrop of combat and societal resistance, building a personal and historical view that echoes throughout her story.