Gems From The Coral Islands: Western Polynesia, Comprising The New Hebrides Group, The Loyalty Group, New Caledonia Group (1855)

By William Wyatt Gill

Book Overview

Gems From The Coral Islands: Western Polynesia, Comprising The New Hebrides Group, The Loyalty Group, New Caledonia Group is a book written by William Gill and published in 1855. The book is a detailed description of the Western Polynesian islands, including the New Hebrides Group, the Loyalty Group, and the New Caledonia Group. The author, William Gill, was a missionary who spent many years in the Pacific Islands, and his book provides a unique perspective on the culture, traditions, and way of life of the Polynesian people. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a specific island or group of islands, and includes detailed descriptions of the geography, flora, fauna, and people of each location. The author also provides insights into the history and politics of the region, as well as his own experiences living among the Polynesian people. Overall, Gems From The Coral Islands is a fascinating and informative account of Western Polynesia during the mid-19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Pacific Islands.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436856353
• ISBN13: 9781436856355
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"