New Britain: A Narrative of a Journey

By G a Ellis

Book Overview

New Britain: A Narrative Of A Journey (1820) is a travel narrative written by G. A. Ellis. The book describes the author's journey to the island of New Britain, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Ellis provides a detailed account of the island's geography, climate, flora and fauna, and the customs and traditions of its inhabitants. The author also describes his encounters with the local tribes and their way of life, including their religious beliefs and practices. The book is a fascinating account of a journey to a remote and exotic location, and provides valuable insights into the culture and way of life of the people of New Britain in the early 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120653339
• ISBN13: 9781120653338
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"