The Solomon Islands and Their Natives (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

H. B. Guppy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331921309 ISBN 13 : 9781331921301

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the Solomon Islands and Their Natives through the eyes of 19th‑century observation and field study. This volume gathers natural history, climate notes, linguistic vocabularies, and ethnographic sketches from the author’s surveys of island communities. Rich with detail, it combines meteorology, flora and fauna, and everyday life to illuminate a complex Pacific world.

From the behavior of winds and rain to the names and uses of plants, the work paints a vivid portrait of island environments and the people who inhabit them. It also surveys trading patterns, settlement structures, and cultural practices, offering a grounded, as‑much‑as‑possible snapshot from firsthand observations and contemporaneous records.

• Climate and weather patterns across multiple islands, with practical notes on heat, humidity, and sun exposure


• Names, languages, and vocabulary related to plants, animals, and daily life in Bougainville Straits and nearby islands


• Descriptions of tambu houses, dwellings, weapons, and traditional practices


• Historical context and navigational observations tied to early Pacific exploration

Ideal for readers of natural history and Pacific ethnography who seek a translucid, era‑specific portrait of the Solomon Islands and their native peoples.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331921309
• ISBN 13: 9781331921301
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 429
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