New Guinea V2: What I Did and What I Saw (1881)

New Guinea V2: What I Did And What I Saw (1881) is a travelogue written by Italian explorer Luigi Maria D'Albertis. The book chronicles D'Albertis' experiences during his second expedition to New Guinea in the late 19th century. The author provides descriptions of the geography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as his interactions with the indigenous peoples he encountered. D'Albertis describes his encounters with cannibalism, headhunting, and other practices of the native tribes. The book also includes illustrations and photographs taken by the author during his travels. Overall, New Guinea V2: What I Did And What I Saw (1881) offers a fascinating glimpse into a largely unexplored and mysterious part of the world during a time of great exploration and discovery.In Two Volumes.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.