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LoC No.: agr03000436
Title: The Solomon Islands and Their Natives
Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Harry Lamé, Veronika Redfern, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //archive.org)
Summary: "The Solomon Islands and Their Natives" by H. B. Guppy is an anthropological and geographical account written in the late 19th century. The work captures the author's detailed observations from his time as a naval surgeon and surveyor in the Solomon Islands, focusing on the islands' natural history, geology, and the customs and lifestyles of the indigenous peoples. The text aims to provide insights into the diverse cultures of the islands as well as the unique environmental features that characterize the region. The opening of the book describes the author's challenging experiences while exploring the Solomon Islands, detailing both the physical hardships of navigating dense and rugged terrain and the thrill of uncovering the region's scientific and cultural treasures. Guppy reflects on the natural beauty of the landscapes he encountered and shares anecdotes about his interactions with native islanders, including their customs and the sense of curiosity they had regarding his geological pursuits. The account reveals a combination of scientific inquiry and personal adventure, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the islands' richness in both natural and human history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Guppy, H. B. (Henry Brougham), 1854-1926
EBook No.: 42388
Published: Mar 22, 2013
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Solomon Islands
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.: agr03000436
Title: The Solomon Islands and Their Natives
Note: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Harry Lamé, Veronika Redfern, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //archive.org)
Summary: "The Solomon Islands and Their Natives" by H. B. Guppy is an anthropological and geographical account written in the late 19th century. The work captures the author's detailed observations from his time as a naval surgeon and surveyor in the Solomon Islands, focusing on the islands' natural history, geology, and the customs and lifestyles of the indigenous peoples. The text aims to provide insights into the diverse cultures of the islands as well as the unique environmental features that characterize the region. The opening of the book describes the author's challenging experiences while exploring the Solomon Islands, detailing both the physical hardships of navigating dense and rugged terrain and the thrill of uncovering the region's scientific and cultural treasures. Guppy reflects on the natural beauty of the landscapes he encountered and shares anecdotes about his interactions with native islanders, including their customs and the sense of curiosity they had regarding his geological pursuits. The account reveals a combination of scientific inquiry and personal adventure, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the islands' richness in both natural and human history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Guppy, H. B. (Henry Brougham), 1854-1926
EBook No.: 42388
Published: Mar 22, 2013
Downloads: 137
Language: English
Subject: Solomon Islands
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.