Author: MERLIJN, H.J.(=H.J. FRIEDERICY),
Title: Bontorio, de laatste Generaal. [Eerste druk/first edition].
Description: Amsterdam-Antwerpen, Contact, 1947. Large 8°, original clothbacked boards, front cover illustrated, dustjacket., 207pp. concise glossary. BUUR, PD, 1635. A Novel based upon the history of the rebellion of Aru Palakka, King of Bone (: Sulawesi) against the Dutch (1905-1906) which includes, i.a., a description of Bonese Royalty and Nobility, the influential position of the Tomarilalang, closest advisor to Aru Palakka, Buginese manners & customs, the role of the Bissoe and Sanro(male bonese priests and the highpriest, dressed-up as women), &c.. This edn. includes the 3rd part, which is suppressed in all later editions. See also: Nieuwenhuys, O.I.Sp. 1972; pp.490-500. Good copy. Scarce.

Keywords: literature/bone/sulawesi/novel