» Antique and Rarities for sale in Australia » Other » Small Hardcover Book "Chalmers of Papua" 1930/45 Killed & Eaten By The Goaribari

On offer is the small (190mm 130mm 128 pages) cloth bound book "Chalmers of Papua". This is  1945 reprint of the 1930 printed book by Ernest Hayes. It sets out the life and experiences in New Guinea of the missionary James Chalmers who was killed and eaten by the Goaribari natives of the Papuan Gulf in 1901. The information was taken from his autobiography and Mission records to give an accurate picture. It is an interesting story with many mentions of his contacts with cannibals, skulls, natives and his experiences with them. The book is in nice used condition and may be returned for refund within days of purchase if not 100% satisfactory. See my other items for other interesting things. Will combine postage. Postage in Australia is $2.50Postage to Overseas is $8.20




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