The Western Pacific And New Guinea: Notes On The Natives, Christian And Cannibal, With Some Account Of The Old Labour Trade

by Hugh Hastings Romilly

Book Overview

This book recounts the author's travels through the Western Pacific and New Guinea, providing a detailed account of the indigenous cultures and traditions he encountered along the way. From the cannibal cults of Melanesia to the Christian missions of the Pacific Islands, it is a fascinating exploration of a region that is still little known in the west.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022263846
• ISBN13: 9781022263840
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"