The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure
The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure | Hoffman, Carl | William Morrow & Company | Hardcover | 9780062439024 | AI Description: The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure by Carl Hoffman (ISBN: 9780062439024): "The Last Wild Men of Borneo" by Carl Hoffman is a gripping work of nonfiction that follows two extraordinary individuals, Michael Palmieri and Bruno Manser, on their separate but equally captivating journeys in the rainforests of Borneo. Michael, an American obsessed with exploration, seeks hidden treasure deep in the heart of Borneo, while Bruno, a Swiss environmental activist, becomes deeply immersed in the lives of the indigenous Penan people and their fight to preserve their land and culture. Hoffman skillfully weaves together their stories, offering a vivid and thought-provoking exploration of the clash between Western notions of progress and the wisdom of indigenous ways of life. This true story is a riveting adventure that raises questions about the impact of modernity on our planet's last wild places. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure | Hoffman, Carl | William Morrow & Company | Hardcover | 9780062439024 | AI Description: The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure by Carl Hoffman (ISBN: 9780062439024): "The Last Wild Men of Borneo" by Carl Hoffman is a gripping work of nonfiction that follows two extraordinary individuals, Michael Palmieri and Bruno Manser, on their separate but equally captivating journeys in the rainforests of Borneo. Michael, an American obsessed with exploration, seeks hidden treasure deep in the heart of Borneo, while Bruno, a Swiss environmental activist, becomes deeply immersed in the lives of the indigenous Penan people and their fight to preserve their land and culture. Hoffman skillfully weaves together their stories, offering a vivid and thought-provoking exploration of the clash between Western notions of progress and the wisdom of indigenous ways of life. This true story is a riveting adventure that raises questions about the impact of modernity on our planet's last wild places. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure | Hoffman, Carl | William Morrow & Company | Hardcover | 9780062439024 | AI Description: The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure by Carl Hoffman (ISBN: 9780062439024): "The Last Wild Men of Borneo" by Carl Hoffman is a gripping work of nonfiction that follows two extraordinary individuals, Michael Palmieri and Bruno Manser, on their separate but equally captivating journeys in the rainforests of Borneo. Michael, an American obsessed with exploration, seeks hidden treasure deep in the heart of Borneo, while Bruno, a Swiss environmental activist, becomes deeply immersed in the lives of the indigenous Penan people and their fight to preserve their land and culture. Hoffman skillfully weaves together their stories, offering a vivid and thought-provoking exploration of the clash between Western notions of progress and the wisdom of indigenous ways of life. This true story is a riveting adventure that raises questions about the impact of modernity on our planet's last wild places. | Book Condition: Very Good | Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.