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Argonauts Of The Western Pacific - An Account of Native Enterprise and Adventure in the Archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea - With 5 maps, 65 Illustrations and 2 Figures

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The book offers an immersive exploration of native life in Melanesian New Guinea, drawing from the author's firsthand experiences with the locals. It features detailed accounts of their daily activities, cultural practices, and the Kula exchange system, supported by maps and illustrations. Key chapters delve into the region's inhabitants, canoe construction, and ceremonial traditions. This comprehensive study serves as a valuable resource for anthropology enthusiasts and enriches personal collections, now enhanced with a new introductory biography of the author.

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Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2007
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
988
ISBN13
9781406752564
Serie
Título original
Argonauts of the western Pacific
Calificación
3,7 de 5
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The book offers an immersive exploration of native life in Melanesian New Guinea, drawing from the author's firsthand experiences with the locals. It features detailed accounts of their daily activities, cultural practices, and the Kula exchange system, supported by maps and illustrations. Key chapters delve into the region's inhabitants, canoe construction, and ceremonial traditions. This comprehensive study serves as a valuable resource for anthropology enthusiasts and enriches personal collections, now enhanced with a new introductory biography of the author.