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- Being An Account Of Three Visits To The Solomon Islands In The Years 1886-1888 (1890)

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""A Naturalist Among The Headhunters"" is a non-fiction book written by Charles Morris Woodford, detailing his experiences during three visits to the Solomon Islands between 1886 and 1888. Woodford was a naturalist and anthropologist who was interested in studying the flora, fauna, and culture of the islands. The book provides a vivid account of his encounters with the indigenous people, who were known for their headhunting practices at the time. Woodford describes how he navigated the cultural differences and established relationships with the locals, gaining insights into their beliefs, customs, and way of life. He also documents his observations of the natural environment, including the diverse plant and animal species he encountered. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of exploration and scientific discovery, shedding light on the history and culture of the Solomon Islands.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165978793
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 298
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 608 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 16. november 2024
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""A Naturalist Among The Headhunters"" is a non-fiction book written by Charles Morris Woodford, detailing his experiences during three visits to the Solomon Islands between 1886 and 1888. Woodford was a naturalist and anthropologist who was interested in studying the flora, fauna, and culture of the islands. The book provides a vivid account of his encounters with the indigenous people, who were known for their headhunting practices at the time. Woodford describes how he navigated the cultural differences and established relationships with the locals, gaining insights into their beliefs, customs, and way of life. He also documents his observations of the natural environment, including the diverse plant and animal species he encountered. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of exploration and scientific discovery, shedding light on the history and culture of the Solomon Islands.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.

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