The South Seas, Melanesia: Peeps At Many Lands (1908)

By John Henry Macartney Abbott

Book Overview

The South Seas, Melanesia: Peeps At Many Lands is a book written by John Henry Macartney Abbott and published in 1908. The book explores the region of Melanesia, which includes the islands of Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands, among others. Abbott provides a detailed account of the culture, history, and geography of the region, as well as his personal experiences and observations during his travels. The book is divided into chapters that cover topics such as the native people, their customs and traditions, the flora and fauna of the region, and the impact of European colonization on the area. The South Seas, Melanesia: Peeps At Many Lands is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the South Pacific region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104506351
• ISBN13: 9781104506353
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"