Nonsie Tata brings into focus the tribal affairs of the colonial era, building the Mission Station, the Petrol Post at Tumbul, then building the airstrip and road network that brought in vast changes to the Stone Age society. They try to assimilate Western technology. The natives thought of white men as if their ancestors were resurrected to free the black men from tribal warfare.
This engrossing tale lucidly presents an aura of tribal life and its activities. It should be of particular interest to all those interested in knowing the culture and traditions of this Melanesian country.
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Descripción Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 58 pp. Every community in Papua New Guinea has a unique traditional culture which is part of the Melanesian way of life that ancestors have been following for many years. Nonsie Tata brings into focus the tribal affairs of the colonial era, building the Mission Station, the Petrol Post at Tumbul, then building the airstrip and road network that brought in vast changes to the Stone Age society. They try to assimilate Western technology. The natives thought of white men as if their ancestors were resurrected to free the black men from tribal warfare. This engrossing tale lucidly presents an aura of tribal life and its activities. It should be of particular interest to all those interested in knowing the culture and traditions of this Melanesian country. 0.0. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9381714053PNGCON48X021915