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100 1 _aDeschamps, Émile,
_d1857-
245 1 3 _aDe Wallis-eilanden :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1886
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-14
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and The PG Distributed Proofreaders Team
520 _a"De Wallis-eilanden" by Émile Deschamps is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. The book recounts the exploration and experiences of a French medical officer in the Wallis Islands, an archipelago in the South Pacific, following the wreck of the ship Lhermitte. It focuses on the beauty of the islands, the culture of the inhabitants, and the impacts of Western influence through missionary work. The narrative unfolds as the narrator and his crew set sail towards the Wallis Islands after hearing of the shipwreck. Upon arrival, they are greeted warmly by the local Polynesian inhabitants, known for their striking beauty and cultural richness. The story vividly describes the lush landscapes, tropical climate, and the daily lives of the islanders, who are depicted as welcoming and musically inclined. Engaging in local customs, the narrator becomes immersed in their traditions, including the preparation of kava, a traditional drink. Throughout the account, the transformative effects of Christian missionaries on the islands are explored, highlighting improvements in social structure and governance. The story concludes with the narrator's reflections on his departure, filled with admiration for the paradise-like islands and their people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWallis Islands (Wallis and Futuna Islands) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15056
999 _c56444
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