The New Guinea Diaries: 1871-1883
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (paperback). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. No visible stickers or labels.
A remarkable primary source in the annals of Pacific exploration, The New Guinea Diaries: 1871-1883 chronicles the extraordinary journeys of Russian naturalist and ethnographer Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay through the uncharted territories of New Guinea. Over the course of multiple expeditions, Maclay immersed himself in the lives of the Papuan peoples, becoming one of the first scientists to document their customs, languages, and ways of life with a spirit of genuine respect and humanistic curiosity. His detailed field observations present a vivid portrait of 19th-century Indigenous communities at a time when much of the world remained unknown to Western science. Translated from the original Russian edition with insightful commentary essays by B. Wongar, this volume bridges the gap between raw historical record and accessible narrative, making it an indispensable work for students of Pacific history, anthropology, and exploration.
Author: N. N. Miklouho-Maclay
Format: Paperback
Published: 2007, Dingo Books
Genre: Australasion & Pacific history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (paperback). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. No visible stickers or labels.
A remarkable primary source in the annals of Pacific exploration, The New Guinea Diaries: 1871-1883 chronicles the extraordinary journeys of Russian naturalist and ethnographer Nikolai Miklouho-Maclay through the uncharted territories of New Guinea. Over the course of multiple expeditions, Maclay immersed himself in the lives of the Papuan peoples, becoming one of the first scientists to document their customs, languages, and ways of life with a spirit of genuine respect and humanistic curiosity. His detailed field observations present a vivid portrait of 19th-century Indigenous communities at a time when much of the world remained unknown to Western science. Translated from the original Russian edition with insightful commentary essays by B. Wongar, this volume bridges the gap between raw historical record and accessible narrative, making it an indispensable work for students of Pacific history, anthropology, and exploration.