02679cam a22004093u 4500 49572 UtSlPG 20260610134135.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Guppy, H. B. (Henry Brougham), 1854-1926 Observations of a Naturalist in the Pacific Between 1896 and 1899, Volume 1 : Vanua Levu, Fiji Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier v. 1. Vanua Levu, Fiji, a description of its leading physical and geological characters. Release date is 2015-08-02 Produced by Greg Bergquist, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Observations of a Naturalist in the Pacific Between 1896 and 1899, Volume 1" by H. B. Guppy is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on the geological and physical characteristics of Vanua Levu, one of the Fijian islands, offering a detailed examination based on the author's own explorations and studies. It delves into topics such as plant distribution and geological formations, providing insights into the natural history of the Pacific region. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Guppy's travels in the Pacific, where he methodically studied the geological structures of Hawaii and Fiji. He describes his motivations for exploring the islands, emphasizing his engagement with both the landscape and the local communities, which enriched his research experience. The narrative hints at the challenges faced while documenting the physical features of Vanua Levu and reveals Guppy's appreciation for his hosts, the Fijian people, whose warmth and hospitality complemented his scientific pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Phytogeography Seeds -- Dispersal Igneous rocks Igneous rocks -- Fiji -- Vanua Levu Geology -- Fiji -- Vanua Levu Plants -- Pacific Ocean Geology -- Fiji Vanua Levu (Fiji) -- Description and travel Natural history -- Fiji https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49572 90410 90410