The History Of Melanesian Society V2 (1914)

By W.H.R. Rivers and Percy Sladen Trust Expedit Melanesia

Book Overview

The History of Melanesian Society V2 is a book written by William Halse Rivers and originally published in 1914. This volume is a comprehensive study of the social and cultural history of the Melanesian people, who inhabit the islands of the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of Melanesian society, including their religion, art, language, and social organization. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including ethnographic fieldwork, historical documents, and archaeological evidence, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of Melanesian culture. The book is notable for its detailed descriptions of Melanesian customs and practices, as well as its insights into the ways in which Melanesian societies have changed over time. This volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this region, and is essential reading for scholars of anthropology, sociology, and Pacific studies.In Two Volumes.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: 116724298X
• ISBN13: 9781167242984
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 618 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"