Samoafahrten by O. Finsch
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"Samoafahrten" by Dr. Otto Finsch is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work details Finsch’s explorations and experiences during an expedition aboard the German ship "Samoa" to newly acquired territories in Kaiser Wilhelm's Land and English New Guinea in 1884 and 1885. The narrative captures the challenges of maritime navigation, encounters with indigenous peoples, and the rich natural history of the region, exploring both the logistical aspects of colonial
endeavors and the daily lives of the locals. At the start of "Samoafahrten," the author describes the tumultuous departure from Sydney, faced with rough seas that tested the seaworthiness of the "Samoa." The opening sets the tone for the challenges encountered on the expedition, including the difficult conditions at sea and the effort to secure provisions while establishing trade relations in the Bismarck Archipelago. Finsch introduces the reader to the flora and fauna observed during the journey, as well as an overview of the colonial interests driving the expedition, ultimately establishing the context for the exploration of New Guinea and the interactions with its diverse indigenous population. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Finsch, O. (Otto), 1839-1917 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04000096 |
| Title | Samoafahrten |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Ethnology -- New Guinea |
| Subject | Stone age -- New Guinea |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54428 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 633 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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