A SHORT JOURNEY TO EXPLORE THE EAST: ELTIO ALEGONDAS FORSTEN
ABSTRACT: Tropical area is
widely concerned for its biodiversity.
In the past,
European expansion made
it possible for naturalists
to explore around
the world since most countries in equatorial regions were European
colonies. Through the projects of natural
history European imperialism
tried to exploit the nature for
their interests. In 1820 the Dutch government launched the establishment of Natuurkundige
Kommisie voor Netherlands In-dië
(Natural Science Commission
for Nether-lands Indies). Among
the few members of Natu-urkundige Kommisie for Netherlands Indies was E.A Forsten
who conducted his
scientific re-search in North
Celebes and Moluccan Islands in early
19th century. By
mostly using Forsten’s diary and letters as the main
sources this article attempts to narrate
Forsten’s scientific expedi-tion and its contribution to the
natural science.
Author: Prima Nurahmi
Mulyasari
Journal Code: jpsejarah&umumgg150001
