Old Kuching: Images of Asia - Tapa dura

Sinopsis

From a small settlement located on both sides of the Sarawak River in Borneo, Kuching has grown into the capital of Malaysia s largest state. Until the late 1830s, it lay under the suzerainty of Brunei & was frequently menaced by pirates & headhunters. In 1841, as a reward for quelling an uprising by the local inhabitants, James Brooke was ceded territories in Sarawak & given the title Rajah , thus establishing a dynasty which was to last until 1946 when Sarawak was ceded to Britain. Although the early years of the Brooke raj were spent restoring peace & promoting exports, Kuching grew rapidly into a prosperous trading post. Paints a picture of the development of the town & of its communities who were so vital in contributing to its distinctive character. Illus.

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