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100 1 _aVerschuur, Gerrit
245 1 0 _aReis naar de Fidsji-eilanden :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1892
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 2005-01-02
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team
520 _a"Reis naar de Fidsji-eilanden" by Gerrit Verschuur is a travelogue written during the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's journey to the Fiji Islands, providing a vivid portrayal of the culture, people, and natural beauty he encounters. It reflects on the historical context of colonialism and the transformation of local societies under European influence. In this narrative, Verschuur shares his experiences upon arriving on the islands, where he encounters the unique appearance and customs of the Fijians, who were once cannibals but have since embraced a more peaceful way of life under British rule. The book details his observations of the lush tropical environment and the daily lives of both the indigenous people and the European settlers. Through a series of encounters, Verschuur illustrates the stark contrasts between local traditions and colonial practices, while also reflecting on the complexities of cultural change and the impact of colonization on the Fijian identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiji -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14561
999 _c55949
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