Toil, Travel And Discovery In British New Guinea

By Theodore Francis Bevan

Book Overview

Toil, Travel and Discovery in British New Guinea is a non-fiction book written by Theodore F. Bevan. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences in British New Guinea during the early 20th century. Bevan was a British colonial administrator who spent several years in the region, working to establish British rule and promote economic development.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in British New Guinea. Bevan describes the challenges of traveling through the rugged terrain of the region, the difficulties of establishing a government presence in remote areas, and the efforts to promote trade and commerce.Throughout the book, Bevan also provides detailed descriptions of the local people and their customs, as well as the flora and fauna of the region. He recounts his interactions with various tribes and the challenges of communicating with them due to the many different languages spoken in the area.Overall, Toil, Travel and Discovery in British New Guinea provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of colonial administration and exploration in the early 20th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism and the exploration of new frontiers.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: 1163283045
• ISBN13: 9781163283042
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"