Gems from the Coral Islands

Or Incidents of Contrast Between Savage and Christian Life of the South Sea Islanders (1856)

von William Gill

340 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Gems From The Coral Islands: Or Incidents Of Contrast Between Savage And Christian Life Of The South Sea Islanders is a book written by William Gill in 1856. The book provides a detailed description of the lives of the South Sea Islanders, their customs, beliefs, and practices. The author, who was a missionary, lived among the Islanders for many years and gained a deep understanding of their culture.The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of the Islanders' lives, such as their religion, marriage customs, and social hierarchies. The author also discusses the impact of Christianity on the Islanders and how it changed their way of life.The book is filled with anecdotes and stories that provide a vivid picture of the Islanders' lives. The author's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a fascinating insight into a culture that was largely unknown to the Western world at the time.Overall, Gems From The Coral Islands is an important historical document that provides a valuable record of the South Sea Islanders' way of life in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in anthropology, history, or cultural studies.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781104090210
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.02.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC