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LoC No.: a15000490
Title: Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific
Note: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Speiser, Felix, 1880-1949
EBook No.: 27578
Published: Dec 20, 2008
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: Ethnology -- Vanuatu
Subject: Vanuatu -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: a15000490
Title: Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific
Note: Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "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.)
Author: Speiser, Felix, 1880-1949
EBook No.: 27578
Published: Dec 20, 2008
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: Ethnology -- Vanuatu
Subject: Vanuatu -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.