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ALDER, W.F.

THE ISLE OF VANISHING MEN: A Narrative of Adventure in Cannibal-Land. The primary narrative of experience & observations in New Guinea, with the Kia Kia people, who were devout consumers of human flesh. Life in their village in Ambon, the Kampong, residence among the natives in Kampong, the story of the Swiss scientiest, and how he was cannibalized & eaten ! Of great native feasts, ceremonial dances, coming of the Burong Mas, Kapala Kamong present the writer with human skulls, the highest token of their esteem. Punishment by Dutch officials of natives for their 'death dances'... Fascinating look at this isolated & primitive people...the Kia Kia. Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. !! WARNING: The above description is COPYRIGHT protected material under United States & International Copyright & Intellectual property laws. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART is a felony and will be PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW !!! The entire text and contents of this description is Copyright protected 2002-2005 Rare Oriental Book Co. Click for available editions