This book recounts the author's travels through the Western Pacific and New Guinea, providing a detailed account of the indigenous cultures and traditions he encountered along the way. From the cannibal cults of Melanesia to the Christian missions of the Pacific Islands, it is a fascinating exploration of a region that is still little known in the west.
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