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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Australia, New Zealand and some islands of the South seas: Australia, New Zealand, Thursday island, the Samoas, New Guinea, the Fijis, and the Tongas

Australia, New Zealand and some islands of the South seas: Australia, New Zealand, Thursday island, the Samoas, New Guinea, the Fijis, and the Tongas

G. Carpenter, Frank

Paperback

Travel GeneralGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9374595079
ISBN13: 9789374595077
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 23 2026
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A warm dawn breaks over the endless bush, and the hush of the Pacific is pierced by the sound of distant paddles and the calls of market women. Here, the boundaries between continents and islands blur, and the pulse of early twentieth-century travel beats through every page. This is a work shaped by firsthand encounters with the landscapes and peoples of Australia, New Zealand, and the fabled islands of the South Seas-Thursday Island, Samoa, New Guinea, Fiji, and Tonga-places whose names conjure both adventure and complexity. With a keen observer's eye, the author captures the rhythms of daily life, the intricacies of local customs, and the subtle interplay between colonial presence and indigenous culture. The result is a narrative that immerses the reader in the texture of Oceania travel writing, drawing out the contrasts between bustling goldfields, remote mission stations, and vibrant island markets. What makes this account enduring is its blend of curiosity and respect, offering a window into the era when Australia travel history and New Zealand exploration were still unfolding in the public imagination. The author's engagement with the Pacific Islands culture, from the ceremonies of the Fijis to the traditions of the Tongas, is marked by an attention to detail and a willingness to listen. Moments of humour and tension are balanced with thoughtful reflections, inviting both general readers and collectors to experience a world on the cusp of change. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For anyone drawn to south seas islands, new guinea journeys, or the layered histories of Oceania, this evocative volume stands as a testament to the enduring power of travel writing.

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