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Through New Guinea And The Cannibal Countries

Through New Guinea And The Cannibal Countries

Cayley-Webster, H.

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Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163113441
ISBN13: 9781163113448
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 406
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Through New Guinea and the Cannibal Countries is a travelogue written by H. Cayley-Webster, first published in 1913. The book chronicles the author's journey through New Guinea, an island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, and his encounters with the indigenous people, including the cannibalistic tribes. The book is divided into chapters that detail the author's experiences in different regions of New Guinea, such as the Fly River, the Sepik River, and the Gulf of Papua. Cayley-Webster describes the geography, flora, and fauna of the island, as well as the customs and beliefs of the various tribes he encounters. He also shares his observations on the impact of colonialism on the island and the efforts of Christian missionaries to convert the native population.One of the most notable aspects of the book is the author's firsthand accounts of the cannibalistic practices of some of the tribes he encounters. He describes in detail the rituals and ceremonies associated with cannibalism, including the preparation and consumption of human flesh. Cayley-Webster also provides insights into the reasons behind these practices, which were often linked to religious beliefs and cultural traditions.Overall, Through New Guinea and the Cannibal Countries offers a vivid and informative account of a little-known part of the world and its people at a time when Western exploration and colonialism were still shaping the globe.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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