Narrative Of Expeditions To New Guinea (1878) - Chester, Henry M.
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The book ""Narrative Of Expeditions To New Guinea"" is a first-hand account of the author, Henry M. Chester's, exploration of the island of New Guinea in 1875-1876. Chester was a member of a scientific expedition that aimed to study the flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples of the region. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the journey to New Guinea, including the preparations and challenges faced by the expedition team. Chester provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, climate, and wildlife encountered during the voyage. The second part of the book focuses on…mehr

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The book ""Narrative Of Expeditions To New Guinea"" is a first-hand account of the author, Henry M. Chester's, exploration of the island of New Guinea in 1875-1876. Chester was a member of a scientific expedition that aimed to study the flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples of the region. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the journey to New Guinea, including the preparations and challenges faced by the expedition team. Chester provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, climate, and wildlife encountered during the voyage. The second part of the book focuses on the expedition's experiences on the island. Chester describes the various tribes they encountered, their customs, and the challenges of communicating with them due to language barriers. He also provides insights into the flora and fauna of the region, including the discovery of several new species. Throughout the book, Chester provides a vivid and engaging account of his experiences, offering a unique perspective on the colonial era of exploration and the impact of Western influence on indigenous cultures. The book is a valuable resource for historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the history and culture of New Guinea.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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