On The Inhabitants Of The Admiralty Islands, Etc. (1877)

By Henry Nottidge Moseley

Book Overview

""On The Inhabitants Of The Admiralty Islands, Etc."" is a book written by Henry Nottidge Moseley in 1877. The book is a detailed account of Moseley's observations and experiences during his travels to the Admiralty Islands, located in the western Pacific Ocean. Moseley was a British naturalist and biologist who was part of the Challenger Expedition, a scientific voyage that explored the world's oceans from 1872 to 1876.In this book, Moseley provides a comprehensive description of the geography, flora, fauna, and people of the Admiralty Islands. He documents the customs, traditions, and daily life of the islanders, including their language, religion, and social organization. Moseley's observations on the physical characteristics of the islanders, such as their height, skin color, and facial features, are of particular interest.The book also contains detailed illustrations and photographs of the islanders, their homes, and their artifacts. Moseley's scientific background is evident in his analysis of the island's natural resources, including its marine life, plants, and minerals.""On The Inhabitants Of The Admiralty Islands, Etc."" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and natural environment of the Pacific Islands. Moseley's meticulous observations and detailed descriptions provide a fascinating glimpse into a world that was largely unknown to the Western world at the time of his visit.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: 1166924947
• ISBN13: 9781166924942
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"