The Western Pacific And New Guinea

The Western Pacific And New Guinea

Hugh Hastings Romilly

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104509378
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The Western Pacific And New Guinea: Notes On The Natives, Christian And Cannibal is a book written by Hugh Hastings Romilly in 1886. The book is a detailed description of the Western Pacific and New Guinea, with a focus on the native people and their way of life. Romilly provides an account of his experiences and observations during his travels to the region, including his encounters with both Christian and cannibalistic tribes.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the region and its people. Romilly discusses the geography of the area, the customs and traditions of the natives, their religious beliefs, and their interactions with European colonizers. He also provides a detailed account of the cannibalistic practices of some tribes, which were still prevalent in the region at the time.Throughout the book, Romilly provides a vivid and engaging description of the people and places he encountered, drawing on his own experiences and observations. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the region and its inhabitants.Overall, The Western Pacific And New Guinea: Notes On The Natives, Christian And Cannibal is a fascinating and informative account of a little-known region and its people. Romilly’s vivid descriptions and firsthand observations provide a unique glimpse into a world that was largely unknown to Western readers at the time of the book’s publication.With Some Account Of The Old Labor Trade.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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