James brooke - Sir James Brooke

Dayak chief in full traditional war dress Those who might sit snugly behind the idea that these barbaric practices lie far from Western civilised standards may want to think again.

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He estimated annual revenue at between £5000 and £6000 and out of this had to cover the salaries and costs of his administration, his own living expenses, and the upkeep of the two ships he maintained.

Brooke presently resigned his commission and bought an armed schooner, which he described as 'a rakish slaver brig, 290 tons burden — one that would fight or fly as occasion required', to go adventuring in the East.