Reissued for the first time since it was originally published in 1912, this magnum opus of Charles Hose is considered by many as a classic of Bornean ethnography. The richly detailed text, photography, and sketches vividly document a way of life that has practically disappeared. Unlike casual observances of visitors, this work contains the observations of someone who had lived in Borneo for over twenty years. This work will continue to be an indispensable source for the cultures of Central Borneo.