Two Years Among New Guinea Cannibals by A. E. Pratt

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Author Pratt, A. E. (Antwerp Edgar), 1852-1924
Annotator Pratt, Henry
Title Two Years Among New Guinea Cannibals
A Naturalist's Sojourn Among the Aborigines of Unexplored New Guinea
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Two Years Among New Guinea Cannibals" by A. E. Pratt is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This naturalist account details Pratt's explorations and experiences in the still largely uncharted regions of New Guinea, focusing on its diverse wildlife, indigenous cultures, and the challenges of scientific exploration. Throughout the text, Pratt reflects on the rich natural history of the island, the intricacies of local tribes, and the perils and adventures associated with his expeditions. The opening of the book introduces the author's extensive travels and sets the stage for his journey into New Guinea, a land he argues is more captivating than any he has encountered before. Pratt hints at the island's vast potential for trade and scientific discovery, particularly highlighting its wealth of bird species and the numerous native tribes with distinct languages. He outlines the difficult terrain, characterized by rugged hills and dense forests, which presents significant challenges for navigation and transport. The beginning serves to establish both the excitement of unknown territories and the practical realities of a naturalist's expedition in such an isolated environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject New Guinea -- Description and travel
Subject Ethnology -- New Guinea
Subject Natural history -- New Guinea
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EBook-No. 66773
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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