The Moon Man: A Biography Of Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay
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Few men in history have crossed the divide between science and legend quite so dramatically as Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay — the Russian naturalist and humanist whom the indigenous peoples of New Guinea came to revere as a being descended from the moon. The Moon Man chronicles the extraordinary life of this visionary scientist, who in 1871 landed alone on the shores of New Guinea armed with little more than curiosity, courage, and an unshakeable belief in the brotherhood of mankind, forging an unprecedented bond of trust with the Papuan peoples at a time when European colonialism was at its most ruthless and exploitative. E. M. Webster presents a meticulously researched biography that situates Miklouho-Maclay as one of the nineteenth century's most radical and morally complex figures — a man who was simultaneously a product of his era and a fierce opponent of its worst impulses. Drawing on extensive archival sources, Webster illuminates the tension between his subject's scientific ambitions and his passionate advocacy for the rights of indigenous peoples, a tension that remained unresolved until his early death in 1888. This is the story of a man who dared to see humanity whole, long before the world was ready to follow.
Author: E. M. Webster
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Melbourne University Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
Few men in history have crossed the divide between science and legend quite so dramatically as Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay — the Russian naturalist and humanist whom the indigenous peoples of New Guinea came to revere as a being descended from the moon. The Moon Man chronicles the extraordinary life of this visionary scientist, who in 1871 landed alone on the shores of New Guinea armed with little more than curiosity, courage, and an unshakeable belief in the brotherhood of mankind, forging an unprecedented bond of trust with the Papuan peoples at a time when European colonialism was at its most ruthless and exploitative. E. M. Webster presents a meticulously researched biography that situates Miklouho-Maclay as one of the nineteenth century's most radical and morally complex figures — a man who was simultaneously a product of his era and a fierce opponent of its worst impulses. Drawing on extensive archival sources, Webster illuminates the tension between his subject's scientific ambitions and his passionate advocacy for the rights of indigenous peoples, a tension that remained unresolved until his early death in 1888. This is the story of a man who dared to see humanity whole, long before the world was ready to follow.