My Friends the Savages
Author: first_name: Giovanni Battista
last_name: Cerruti
Language: English
Year: 1908

The author writes his experiences with the Sakai peoples in the Malay peninsula (SE Asia), focusing on their lifestyle and customs. What impressed him the most of their culture was their simple way of life, which he was seeking as a escape from the "civilized" society.  His adventures and challenges are depicted in marvelous detail.  - Summary by Mario Pineda