Assignment New Guinea
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Long before the modern world cast its shadow over the highlands and coastal villages of Papua New Guinea, a remarkable land of staggering cultural complexity waited to be witnessed — and Keith Wiley answered the call. Assignment New Guinea chronicles Wiley's vivid firsthand account of life in one of the world's most extraordinary and least-understood territories, immersing the reader in a world of ancient tribal traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and the collision between indigenous societies and the encroaching forces of the twentieth century. With the sharp eye of a journalist and the curiosity of an adventurer, Wiley presents an intimate portrait of a land where warrior cultures, elaborate ceremonial dress, and deeply rooted spiritual practices defined an entire way of life. Anchored in the rich tradition of mid-century travel and reportage writing, Assignment New Guinea illustrates the cultural tensions and human stories that statistics and maps could never capture, offering a ground-level perspective on a region undergoing profound transformation. Wiley's prose is direct and observational, drawing the reader into scenes of remarkable authenticity — from the ornamented tribal figures of the highlands to the rhythms of daily village existence. A compelling document of a vanishing world, this work leaves one asking how much of what Wiley witnessed has survived into the present day.
Author: Keith Wiley
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australasion & Pacific history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
Long before the modern world cast its shadow over the highlands and coastal villages of Papua New Guinea, a remarkable land of staggering cultural complexity waited to be witnessed — and Keith Wiley answered the call. Assignment New Guinea chronicles Wiley's vivid firsthand account of life in one of the world's most extraordinary and least-understood territories, immersing the reader in a world of ancient tribal traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and the collision between indigenous societies and the encroaching forces of the twentieth century. With the sharp eye of a journalist and the curiosity of an adventurer, Wiley presents an intimate portrait of a land where warrior cultures, elaborate ceremonial dress, and deeply rooted spiritual practices defined an entire way of life. Anchored in the rich tradition of mid-century travel and reportage writing, Assignment New Guinea illustrates the cultural tensions and human stories that statistics and maps could never capture, offering a ground-level perspective on a region undergoing profound transformation. Wiley's prose is direct and observational, drawing the reader into scenes of remarkable authenticity — from the ornamented tribal figures of the highlands to the rhythms of daily village existence. A compelling document of a vanishing world, this work leaves one asking how much of what Wiley witnessed has survived into the present day.