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Scenes, Incidents, And Adventures In The Pacific Ocean: Or The Islands Of The Australasian Seas (1844)

Scenes, Incidents, And Adventures In The Pacific Ocean: Or The Islands Of The Australasian Seas (1844)

Jacobs, Thomas Jefferson

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ISBN10: 112083161X
ISBN13: 9781120831613
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.59
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Scenes, Incidents, and Adventures in the Pacific Ocean: Or the Islands of the Australasian Seas is a travelogue written by Thomas Jefferson Jacobs in 1844. The book details Jacobs' travels to various islands in the Pacific Ocean, including the Hawaiian Islands, Tahiti, and Fiji. Jacobs' writing provides a firsthand account of the cultures, customs, and landscapes of these islands during the mid-19th century. He describes the people he encounters, their dress, and their daily lives. He also explores the natural beauty of the islands, including their flora and fauna, and recounts his adventures, such as hunting and fishing expeditions.Throughout the book, Jacobs provides historical context and background information on the islands, including their discovery by European explorers and their colonization by various nations. He also discusses the impact of Western influence on the indigenous peoples and cultures.Overall, Scenes, Incidents, and Adventures in the Pacific Ocean is a vivid and engaging travelogue that offers a unique glimpse into the Pacific islands during the mid-19th century.During The Cruise Of The Clipper Margaret Oakley Under Captain Benjamin Morrell.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.

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