Papua: Or, British New Guinea

By: Murray, John Hubert Plunkett

Book Overview

Papua: Or British New Guinea is a historical book written by John Hubert Plunkett Murray in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive account of the British colonial rule in Papua, which is now known as Papua New Guinea. Murray, who was a British administrator in Papua, offers a detailed description of the geography, culture, and people of the region. He also sheds light on the challenges faced by the British administration in establishing control over the native population and the conflicts that arose as a result. The book includes several illustrations and photographs that provide a visual representation of the region and its people. Overall, Papua: Or British New Guinea is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism in the Pacific region.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: 1164942999
• ISBN13: 9781164942993
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"