Headhunting in the Solomon Islands: Around the Coral Sea (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417991303)

""Headhunting in the Solomon Islands: Around the Coral Sea"" is a travelogue written by Caroline Mytinger, an American artist who traveled to the Solomon Islands and other parts of the Coral Sea region in the 1920s. The book describes her experiences living among the indigenous peoples of the islands, including the practice of headhunting that was still prevalent at the time. Mytinger's vivid descriptions of the landscapes, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as her encounters with the local people and their customs, provide a unique and fascinating glimpse into a world that has since undergone significant cultural and environmental changes. The book is illustrated with Mytinger's own paintings and sketches, which capture the beauty and diversity of the region's people and landscapes. Overall, ""Headhunting in the Solomon Islands: Around the Coral Sea"" is a compelling and insightful account of a bygone era of exploration and adventure in the 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.

Author: Caroline Mythinger
ISBN-10: 1417991305
ISBN-13: 9781417991303
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2005
Pages: 444
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.99d