Contents:
- Journey to Singapore – Arrival at Sandakan – Civil Police Duties – The Malay Language
- The Coronation – Gaol Delivery – Prisoners – The Fourth of July
- Tenom Expedition
- The District Officer
- Tempasuk – Blood-Brotherhood – The Buffalo – The Native Pony
- The Tempasuk District – Judicial Work – Buffalo Theft
- Visit to the Mantanani Islands – Burglary, Cholera and Smallpox
- Rebels – Dusun Cuisine – Dusun Oath
- Jungle Travelling
- The Jungle-Boy – Bridle-Paths
- Marudu Bay – Survey Trip to Sandakan
- Resident of the Interior – New Year – Visitors – Pilgrims
- Rafting – Boat Work – Tuba Fishing – Murder and Sudden Death – Court Work – Medical and Surgical Work
- Odd Jobs – Odd Governors
- Society and Sport
- Religion
- Climate – Rainfall – Varying Calendars
About the author:
Charles Bruce, having nothing better to do with his life, applied to work as an officer in British North Borneo. This book is a record of his experiences.
