Publisher's Synopsis
Cannibals And Convicts: Notes Of Personal Experiences In The Western Pacific (1886) is a non-fiction book written by Julian Thomas. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences in the Western Pacific during the late 19th century. The author was a British colonial administrator who spent several years in the region, and his book provides a unique insight into the cultural and social practices of the indigenous people, as well as the challenges faced by the colonial administration in the region. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the author's experiences. The first chapter provides an overview of the region and the author's initial impressions upon arriving there. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the author's encounters with the local people, including their customs, beliefs, and practices. One of the most striking aspects of the book is the author's description of cannibalism, which was still practiced by some of the indigenous tribes at the time. The author provides a detailed account of the rituals and beliefs associated with cannibalism, as well as his own personal reactions to witnessing it. In addition to his experiences with the local people, the author also discusses the challenges faced by the colonial administration in the region. This includes dealing with convicts who had been transported to the region as punishment for their crimes, as well as the difficulties of maintaining law and order in such a remote and isolated part of the world. Overall, Cannibals And Convicts: Notes Of Personal Experiences In The Western Pacific (1886) provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, and offers valuable insights into the cultural and social practices of the indigenous people of the Western Pacific.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.
