Finsch, O. (Otto) 1839-1917 creator text utu 2017 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Samoafahrten" by Dr. Otto Finsch is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work details Finsch’s explorations and experiences during an expedition aboard the German ship "Samoa" to newly acquired territories in Kaiser Wilhelm's Land and English New Guinea in 1884 and 1885. The narrative captures the challenges of maritime navigation, encounters with indigenous peoples, and the rich natural history of the region, exploring both the logistical aspects of colonial endeavors and the daily lives of the locals. At the start of "Samoafahrten," the author describes the tumultuous departure from Sydney, faced with rough seas that tested the seaworthiness of the "Samoa." The opening sets the tone for the challenges encountered on the expedition, including the difficult conditions at sea and the effort to secure provisions while establishing trade relations in the Bismarck Archipelago. Finsch introduces the reader to the flora and fauna observed during the journey, as well as an overview of the colonial interests driving the expedition, ultimately establishing the context for the exploration of New Guinea and the interactions with its diverse indigenous population. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-03-25 Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Ethnology -- New Guinea Stone age -- New Guinea DU Original publication data not identified 04000096 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54428 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54428 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134244.0 54428