The South Pacific and New Guinea, Past and Present: With Notes on the Hervey Group, an Illustrative Song and Various Myths is a historical and cultural account of the South Pacific and New Guinea, written by William Wyatt Gill and published in 1892. The book covers the history, geography, flora and fauna, and customs of the region, as well as the author's personal experiences and observations during his time living there as a missionary. In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the region, the book also includes ...
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The South Pacific and New Guinea, Past and Present: With Notes on the Hervey Group, an Illustrative Song and Various Myths is a historical and cultural account of the South Pacific and New Guinea, written by William Wyatt Gill and published in 1892. The book covers the history, geography, flora and fauna, and customs of the region, as well as the author's personal experiences and observations during his time living there as a missionary. In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the region, the book also includes detailed notes on the Hervey Group, a collection of islands in the South Pacific, and an illustrative song and various myths that shed light on the cultural beliefs and practices of the indigenous peoples. Overall, The South Pacific and New Guinea, Past and Present offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich history and diverse cultures of the South Pacific and New Guinea, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the region's past and present.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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