Publisher's Synopsis
""History of the Island of Celebes V1"" is a book written by R. Blok and published in 1817. The book is a comprehensive historical account of the island of Celebes, which is now known as Sulawesi, located in Indonesia. The author provides a detailed description of the island's geography, climate, flora, and fauna, along with its political and cultural history. The book covers the early history of the island, including the arrival of the Portuguese and the Dutch, and the subsequent colonization of the island by the latter. It also discusses the island's role in the spice trade and its importance as a trading hub during the colonial period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Indonesia and the Southeast Asian region.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.