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Queen of the Head Hunters: The Autobiography of H. H. the Hon. Sylvia Lady Brooke, Ranee of Sarawak
"This enchanting autobiography by the last Ranee of Sarawak is graced by wit, style, tough-minded candour and a glowing, affectionate spirit that should move and delight readers. Sylvia Brooke's narrative spans 80 years, and is a unique personal history enriched by vivid anecdotes too marvellous to have been contrived. The exotic heart of her memoirs is her story of her ma
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Hardcover
Published
by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd
(first published January 1st 1991)
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The fascinating story of the white Rajah Brookes of Sarawak is illuminated by this short autobiography by Sylvia, the last Ranee. The fact that she was a published author in her day and corresponded with JM Barrie and GB Shaw is testament to her writing skills. A very affectionate portrait of the indiginous Iban and Dayak peoples whose land is now, sadly, being raped by Malaysia.
It's a good read and a history too. Told by the 2nd Lady Brooke herself. Somehow I cannot bring myself to believe that it was okay for her knowing that her husband was involved in many affairs.
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