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The History of Melanesian Society V2 is a book written by William Halse Rivers in 1914. It 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 chapters,... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full 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... Read Full Overview

William Halse Rivers (1864-1922) was a groundbreaking physician, psychologist and anthropologist in the early twentieth century, chiefly remembered for his work on the psychological disorders produced by the First World War. In this two-volume work from 1914, he presents his... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview