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100 1 _aPrager, Max,
_d1854-1910
245 1 0 _aReisen durch die Inselwelt der Südsee
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-06-01
508 _aPeter Becker, Franz L Kuhlmann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Reisen durch die Inselwelt der Südsee" by Max Prager is a travel account written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to chronicle the author's explorations through the South Sea islands, particularly focusing on the Samoan and Tongan archipelagos. The book offers insights into the geography, ecology, and cultures of the islands, alongside the author's personal experiences and observations. The opening of the book introduces readers to the vast Pacific Ocean and the author's journey aboard a German bark ship heading to the South Seas in 1884. Through vivid descriptions, it captures the challenges of maritime travel amidst turbulent weather and uncharted waters. As the ship approaches Samoa, the author conveys a rich imagery of the islands' tropical landscapes and the unique characteristics of the local population. The section hints at the complex social dynamics of the region, detailing the interactions between indigenous peoples and European colonizers, as well as the impact of trade and cultural exchange. This immersive beginning sets the stage for further explorations and reflections on life in this vibrant but tumultuous maritime world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cGermany: Verlag von Carl Jansen, 1899
653 _aOceania -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttp://sammlungen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de/urn/urn:nbn:de:hebis:30:2-231251
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68221
999 _c109038
_d109038