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_aSpeiser, Felix, _d1880-1949 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTwo Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-12-20 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ | ||
| 520 | _a"Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific" by Dr. Felix Speiser is a collection of ethnographic sketches written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's experiences during his voyage through the New Hebrides, offering insights into the local cultures, landscapes, and the challenges faced by both the indigenous people and European settlers. Speiser aims to convey the stark beauty of the islands and the complex interactions between colonizers and natives, navigating themes of hospitality, exploitation, and cultural resilience. At the start of the narrative, Speiser sets the stage with a preface discussing the purpose of his book as a means to capture his impressions of the islands and their inhabitants. He reflects on the contrasting experiences encountered during his travels, highlighting the warmth of the locals as well as the harsh realities of colonial life. The introduction lays out a historical context of the Pacific exploration era, touching on the impact of European intervention on native populations. As he arrives at Nouméa and Port Vila, readers are introduced to the dilapidated environments of colonial settlements and the richness of the surrounding natural beauty, all while Speiser prepares for deeper engagements with the various islanders and their cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEthnology -- Vanuatu | ||
| 653 | _aVanuatu -- Description and travel | ||
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