A True Story Of The Western Pacific In 1879-80 (1882)

""A True Story Of The Western Pacific In 1879-80"" is a book written by Hugh Hastings Romilly and published in 1882. It is a first-hand account of the author's experiences during his time as a colonial administrator in the Western Pacific, particularly in the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. The book provides a detailed and vivid description of the region, its people, and their culture, as well as the challenges faced by the colonial administration in maintaining law and order. Romilly also writes about the various expeditions he undertook to explore the islands and his encounters with the local tribes. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the early colonial period in the Pacific and the interactions between Europeans and the indigenous people.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.