A Servant of Sarawak: Reminiscences of a Crown Counsel in 1950s Borneo

A Servant of Sarawak: Reminiscences of a Crown Counsel in 1950s Borneo PDF Author: Peter Mooney
Publisher: Monsoon Books
ISBN: 981435838X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 180

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Book Description
In this captivating memoir, Peter Mooney peppers his reminiscences of life as Crown Counsel in 1950s Sarawak with intriguing legal cases, which illustrate interesting points of law and capture historically important details of Sarawak’s indigenous people and colonial life. Peter faces numerous colorful characters in court, from indigenous warriors sporting feathered headdresses and leopard’s teeth earrings to the equally intimidating Lee Kuan Yew, who would become the first Prime Minister of Singapore.