This book was originally prepared by the author and members of the enviromental group Yayasan Indonesia Hijau for publication in bahasa Indonesia. It was meant as a text for students and the general public to raise awareness of Indonesia's great biological riches and the need for their conservation. The Indonesian edition appeared in 1986 and a sister volume in Dutch was produced on behalf of …
Melalui seni budaya dan warisan Indonesia, pembaca diajak semakin mengenal, kemudian mencintai Indonesia dengan segala macam keragamannya. Diawali dari sejarah awal nusantara sampai sejarah modern, flora, fauna, olah raga & permainan, agama & kepercayaan, manusia & lingkungan budaya, bahasa & sastra, arsitektur, seni nasional & pertunjukan sampai teknologi di tanah air.