Through New Guinea And The Cannibal Countries

By H Cayley-Webster and Herbert Cayley- Webster

Book Overview

""Through New Guinea And The Cannibal Countries"" is a travelogue written by H. Cayley-Webster, detailing his journey through the largely unexplored island of New Guinea in the late 19th century. The book provides a firsthand account of the author's encounters with the indigenous tribes of the island, many of whom were known for their cannibalistic practices. Cayley-Webster describes the customs, beliefs, and daily life of these tribes, as well as the challenges he faced in navigating the rugged terrain and communicating with the locals. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that provide a visual representation of the people and places he encountered. Overall, ""Through New Guinea And The Cannibal Countries"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a largely unknown part of the world and the people who call it home.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: 1430464577
• ISBN13: 9781430464570
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"