Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The historical setting of East Sumatra
  • East Sumatra : geographic setting
  • Nienhuys and the pioneer planters
  • East Sumatra's growth : planter and peasant, population and communications
  • Agrarian policy : reform proposals and their impact on society
  • The problems of converting agricultural concessions into long leases
  • The White man's departure and his legacy
  • Epilogue.