Tambaran, Tauranga in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty for sale

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1st Thus. 23.5cm By 16cm. The story of a 1950's Swiss expedition to North East New Guinea to study the the fast changing life style of a remote and primative people, their culture and traditions before they were lost as European influences increased. As such it is a fascinating account of an ancient culture in decline. This is the first English translation by Eric Northcott. 201 pages, 55 b/w photos, maps, many detailed sketches in text. Red hard covers with black spine titles, decoration, light brusing spine extremities, otherwise VG+, likewise text block. Colour pict DJ two tape repaired tears, few other small tears, chipping along front lower edge, few other chips, two light marks.
Author
Rene Gardi, Illustrated by Photos, Maps, Sketches
Title
Tambaran
Publisher name
London: Constable, 1960, London
Shipping time
2 - 4 days
Publication year
1960
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Hard cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Very good
Vendor name
BOPBooks
Vendor rating
Key words
Anthropology, New Guinea, Native Cultures Photos, Maps, Sketches
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