The Western Pacific And New Guinea

The Western Pacific And New Guinea: Notes On The Natives, Christian And Cannibal (1886) is a book written by Hugh Hastings Romilly. In this book, Romilly provides an in-depth account of his experiences and observations during his travels through the Western Pacific and New Guinea. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the region and its people.One of the main themes of the book is the clash between Christianity and traditional cannibalistic practices in the region. Romilly describes the efforts of Christian missionaries to convert the native populations and the challenges they faced in doing so. He also provides a detailed account of the cannibalistic practices of some of the tribes he encountered, including their beliefs and rituals.In addition to these themes, the book also provides a detailed description of the geography, flora, and fauna of the region. Romilly describes the various islands and their unique characteristics, as well as the different species of animals and plants he encountered.Overall, The Western Pacific And New Guinea: Notes On The Natives, Christian And Cannibal (1886) is a fascinating and informative account of a region and its people during a time of great change and cultural upheaval. Romilly's observations and insights provide a valuable historical record of this important period in the region's history.With Some Account Of The Old Labor Trade.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.