The Western Pacific And New Guinea

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 the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.