Work And Adventure In New Guinea, 1877 To 1885 (1885)

by James Chalmers, W Wyatt Gill, William Wyatt Gill

Book Overview

""Work and Adventure in New Guinea, 1877 to 1885"" is a memoir written by James Chalmers, a Scottish missionary who spent eight years in Papua New Guinea during the late 19th century. The book chronicles Chalmers' experiences as he explores the island, interacts with its indigenous peoples, and spreads Christianity. Chalmers' writing offers a unique perspective on the colonial encounter between Europeans and the people of Papua New Guinea, as he is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165799731
• ISBN13: 9781165799732
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"