Adventures in New Guinea (eBook)

Exploring the South Pacific: Tales of Cultural Encounters and Colonial Adventures in New Guinea

James Chalmers (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
416 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766458510-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "Adventures in New Guinea," James Chalmers offers a captivating narrative that intertwines exploration with keen anthropological insight. This work, grounded in late 19th-century colonial discourse, vividly chronicles Chalmers's encounters with the diverse tribes of New Guinea, illuminating their customs, languages, and ways of life. His literary style merges detailed observation with personal reflection, presenting a vivid tableau of New Guinea's rich cultural tapestry while positioning it within the broader context of Western colonial expansion and the missionary impulse of the time. James Chalmers was a Scottish missionary and explorer whose deep commitment to his faith propelled him into the heart of the South Pacific. Chalmers'Äôs experiences as a missionary in the region profoundly shaped his worldview and his understanding of cultural interactions. His prior exposure to indigenous cultures equipped him with a unique perspective that enhances the authenticity of his writings about New Guinea, allowing readers to navigate the complex landscapes of cross-cultural exchanges in a historical context. Recommended for readers interested in anthropology, exploration, and colonial history, "Adventures in New Guinea" serves as both an engaging narrative and a critical examination of cultural encounter. Chalmers's vivid storytelling invites readers to immerse themselves in the beauty and challenges of a world less understood, making it an invaluable addition to the libraries of those seeking to understand the intricacies of human societies.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
• Schlagworte: 19th century • 19th century exploration • Anthropological insights • colonial encounters • Colonialism • cultural encounters • cultural exploration • Description and travel • diverse cultures • explorers • Historical Travelogue • History of Oceania • Indigenous interactions • indigenous people • Memoir • Missionaries • Missionary experiences • missions • New Guinea • Pacific Island adventures • Pacific Islands • South Pacific • south seas • Travel Literature • travel narratives