Round About the Torres Straits by Gilbert White Paperback Book
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Round About the Torres Straits by Gilbert White Paperback Book. It emphasizes the historical and social significance of the region, making it a compelling read for those interested in Australian history, anthropology, and the history of Christian missions in the work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Round About the Torres Straits by Gilbert White Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Round About the Torres Straits" provides a detailed and insightful firsthand account of the islands situated between the northern tip of Queensland and New Guinea. Written by Gilbert White, this work offers a vivid portrayal of the region's unique geography, diverse cultures, and the realities of life in a remote maritime frontier during the early 20th century. The narrative combines personal observation with a record of the missionary efforts established throughout the archipelago. White captures the spirit of the era, documenting the customs, traditions, and social structures of the Torres Strait Islanders, as well as the impact of the pearling industry on the local economy and society. His writing reflects a deep engagement with the landscape and the people, providing a window into a world of transition where traditional ways of life met expanding colonial and religious influences. Valuable as both a travelogue and a historical document, "Round About the Torres Straits" serves as an important resource for understanding the complexities of cultural exchange in Northern Australia. It emphasizes the historical and social significance of the region, making it a compelling read for those interested in Australian history, anthropology, and the history of Christian missions in the work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025337344 ISBN-13 9781025337340 Title Round About the Torres Straits Author Gilbert White Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 124 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178597156; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
