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The Heart of Black Papua

The Heart of Black Papua

Taylor, Merlin Moore

Hardcover

Australia & OceaniaAnthropologyAustralia & Oceania

ISBN10: 1025485394
ISBN13: 9781025485393
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 314
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Heart of Black Papua is a gripping account of exploration and adventure in the dense, uncharted jungles of New Guinea. Written during an era of intense curiosity about the remote corners of the globe, Merlin Moore Taylor narrates a daring expedition into the interior of the island, a region then shrouded in mystery and perceived danger. The narrative follows the author and his companions as they navigate treacherous terrain, encounter indigenous tribes with unique customs, and face the constant challenges of an environment untouched by Western development.

Drawing on firsthand experiences, Taylor provides a vivid depiction of the landscape and the social structures of the Papuan people during the early 20th century. The work serves as both a high-stakes travelogue and a historical ethnographic study, capturing the complexities of colonial-era exploration and the cultural encounters in the South Pacific. Readers will find a compelling blend of suspense and observation, offering a historical window into the difficulties faced by pioneers seeking to document the interior of one of the world's largest islands. The Heart of Black Papua remains a significant piece of travel literature, documenting a time when the island's heart was still being mapped by the outside world.

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