Some Experiences of a New Guinea Resident Magistrate. First Series. Second Series. - MONCKTON, C.A.W.,
KORTE INHOUD
'It appears to be the custom, for writers of books of this description, to begin with apologies as to their style, or excuses for their production. I pretend no style; but have simply written at the request of my wife, for her information and that of my personal friends, an account of my life and work in New Guinea. To the few 'men that know' who still survive, in one or two places gaps or omissions are intentional, as I have no wish to cause pain to broken men who are still living, nor to diestress the relations of those who are dead. Much history is better written fifty years after all concerned in the making are dead. Governor of ruffian, Bishop or cannibal, I have written of all as I found them; I freely confess that I think when the last muster comes, the Great Architect will find - as I trust my readers will - some good points in the ruffians and the cannibals, as well, possibly, as some vulnerable places in the armour of Governors and Bishops.' (C.A.W. MONCKTON, in the Preface, p.VII). From the library...
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The Bodley Head, n.p., 1927. 2 vols. VIII,294;286p. Cloth. Gilt stamped and titled spine. Gilt signature from author on front cover. Edges front cover embossed. Upper edge publisher's stain. Spine a bit fading. Head and tial spine as well as corners a little bit bumped. Small personal library mark and name on free endpaper. Pencil annotations from KJD on last paste-down endpaper. Series: Weekend-End Library. Nice copy. [Antiquarian] [Auteur: MONCKTON, C.A.W.,] [Uitgever: John Lane] [Jaar: 1927] [Titel: Some...
