Journey To The End Of The World: A Three-Year Adventure In The New Hebrides

Journey To The End Of The World: A Three-Year Adventure In The New Hebrides

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket present, Good - some minor wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings.

A vivid and immersive work of travel and exploration, Journey to the End of the World chronicles Charlene Gourguechon's extraordinary three-year adventure in the New Hebrides, the remote South Pacific archipelago now known as Vanuatu. Written with the candour and curiosity of a true adventurer, the narrative immerses readers in the landscapes, cultures, and communities of one of the world's most isolated regions. Gourguechon presents an intimate portrait of indigenous life, capturing ceremonies, traditions, and the rhythms of daily existence that few outsiders had ever witnessed. The account balances personal memoir with rich anthropological observation, making it a compelling read for those drawn to tales of discovery, cultural encounter, and the edges of the known world.

Author: Charlene Gourguechon
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Charles Scribner's Sons
Genre: Travel & exploration

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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket present, Good - some minor wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings.

A vivid and immersive work of travel and exploration, Journey to the End of the World chronicles Charlene Gourguechon's extraordinary three-year adventure in the New Hebrides, the remote South Pacific archipelago now known as Vanuatu. Written with the candour and curiosity of a true adventurer, the narrative immerses readers in the landscapes, cultures, and communities of one of the world's most isolated regions. Gourguechon presents an intimate portrait of indigenous life, capturing ceremonies, traditions, and the rhythms of daily existence that few outsiders had ever witnessed. The account balances personal memoir with rich anthropological observation, making it a compelling read for those drawn to tales of discovery, cultural encounter, and the edges of the known world.