IN 1853, from the colonial government base in Barus, van der Tuuk embarked on a journey to the Batak interior. His goal was only one: to observe the life and culture of the indigenous Batak tribe. He realized the danger awaiting him if he dared to enter an area not yet controlled by the Dutch. Slanted news among the Europeans also reported about the Batak people's penchant for eating people. His life was at stake.

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