Where the strange trails go down : Sulu, Borneo, Celebes, Bali, Java, Sumatra, Straits Settlements, Malay States, Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Cochin-China

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"Where the Strange Trails Go Down" by E. Alexander Powell is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book embarks on an adventurous exploration of the alluring and often uncharted regions of Malaysia, covering places such as Borneo, the Sulu Archipelago, and Java. The author aims to paint a vivid picture of the culture, landscapes, and challenges of these lands, while also introducing the various characters that inhabit these exotic locales, from planters and explorers to native tribes. The opening of the narrative sets the stage by recounting the author's childhood fascination with tales of adventure in far-off lands, inspired by a retired whaling captain's stories.