New Guinea : what I did and what I saw / by L.M. D'Albertis

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D'Albertis, L. M. (Luigi Maria), 1841-1901
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Boston : Houghton, Mifflin, 1881
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NEW GUINEA 1
[Chapter heading not available] 2
NEW GUINEA: WHAT I HID AND WHAT I SAW. 5
CONTENTS TO VOL. I. 7
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS TO VOL. I. 13
NEW GUINEA. 15
CHAPTER II. Our first day on shore in New Guinea—A primeval forest in reality, as contrasted with a primeval forest in imagination—Kangaroos-Spiders’ webs—Birds—Faor Island—A huge lizard-Cuscus Maculatus—Casuarina-trees—Kapaor—Boughis traders—Various types among the natives—In search of massoi—We ascend the mountain, and find a delusion at the top—Rajas—Farewell to Kapaor. 33
CHAPTER III. Salwattee—We are received by the Orangtua – Sorong—Bernstein’s house-An Englishman’s grave—We take possession of our house and cultivate the natives, but with little result—My shooting expeditions—Fever—A boar hunt. 53
CHAPTER IV. The River Ramoi-The Alfuros—Short commons—Forest walks-A suspicious circumstance—The natives object to our presence, and charge us with causing the death of their children—A painful scene—Return to Sorong. 61
CHAPTER V. The Papuans of Dorey-The Baja of Salwattee—Sennag Braus—A comfortless voyage-Black cockatoos-I become dropsical—I land and see a family of Alfuros-On the 24th July I kill my first bird of paradise-I am suddenly cured of dropsy-An adventure with a hornbill—Troubles by sea—Mansinam—The missionary there, his success, and his prospects-Andai—We take up our abode there—Mr. Van Hasselt’s visit-A groundless accusation against us-The forest-My Papuan guide-I catechize him, with odd results. 74
CHAPTER VI. Our expedition to Hatam is arranged-Four out of six bearers present themselves-Substitutes-We leave Andai—The forest again—Birds of paradise-A suddenly invaded solitude —A friendly tribe, and hospitable treatment-Putat-A little science, which goes a very long way-Once more on the march —Putat Mountain-A splendid panorama—Short commons—A view of the Arfak Mountains—The path—Mountain scenery-Tree-ferns and rhododendron-Shrubs-Hatam-The Corano—A great day for me—Remorse and exultation —Albinos—A theory—I settle down for a while. 98
CHAPTER VII. Rules of the chase among head-hunters-A superb bird-A false alarm—A native plot-Its failure—A plot of my own-Its success-A black day—I leave Hatam. 136
CHAPTER VIII. A signal—A halt—Camp fires—Bats, small and large—A night scene-A cruel deception-Footprints in the sand—Letters from Beccari-Andai—Severe illness, and good nursing—A resolution reluctantly formed-Sorong-We embark-A double anniversary—A birthday feast—A bonfire of a boat. 151
CHAPTER IX. The “Dasson”—A beautiful prospect—Poetical ideas and short commons-Sufferings from heat and hunger—Mesac’s illness and death—A contrary wind—The “Vittor Pisani”—Count Lovera—A kind reception-The Dutch in New Guinea—We land at Dulan—The forest-The road—The raja—Arru Island-Dobbo, its features and importance —A happy man. 178
CHAPTER X. Battulei-A coral reef-Birds-Fruit-trees-Skulls-Treatment of the dead—Chinamen—Trade—Native customs-A mountain range—Ciaccia’s home-sickness-The island of Ropo-ropo—Effect of music—Port Vittor Pisani —Native dress and ornaments. 200
CHAPTER XI. Missing a bargain—Cleanliness and order of the Native houses—Cultivation—Arms—Native carving—A remarkable club—Birds of Paradise—A new species—An early start—A deadly weapon-Our last adventure at Orangerie Bay—A probable tradition-Poor Ciaccia-Peculiarities of the Natives-Their houses—I make friends with the women—Domestic animals-In sight of Cape Danger—Port Jackson-Double Bay. 217
SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS MADE DURING MY VOYAGE OF 1872-1878. 234
VOYAGE TO YULE ISLAND IN 1875. CHAPTER I. I resolve to return to Andai—I change my purpose—My reasons—I decide on exploring Yule Island—Somerset—What the Naturalist may do there—Insects—I become a nocturnal animal—Ants—Birds—The human inhabitants —Their manners and customs—Captain Redlich—Tawan-Rocky hills—Darnley Island—A beautiful landscape—The natives. 254
CHAPTER II. A Storm, followed by a pleasant surprise-I land on Yule Island-“The Queen”—Friendly Natives—We come to terms Naimi—I select the site of my house, and it is marked out—I take possession and make payment—The Natives make acquaintance with my gun—Tent-pitching en attendant Midnight visits-A regular invasion—Pleasant weather, and friendly relations—House-warming —The “Ellangowan” again. 275
CHAPTER III. I cross the bay—The Eucalyptus—Birds and insects—A new species of Gowra—Aicci—I show the Natives a looking-glass —A visit-Friendly strangers-The influence of women-A Papuan house-Mourners—I win golden opinions by showing respect for the dead—A snake—Rope-making—Some splendid visitors—Nature’s gentlemen—A great haul of insects-Ocona-Nicura-An expedition is arranged. 303
CHAPTER IV. The woman join our party, and make difficulties for me-A village interior—A tame snake-Pretended sorcery, and real fight—Aira—A painful operation—Curious belts worn by the Natives—Successful quest in the forest—Domestic animals—A fresh start-A sleepless night-A beautiful scene—Perfumed air. 331
CHAPTER V. I officiate as both doctor and nurse—A native funeral—We ascend the river—Nipa—A huge snake—A handsome native woman-The Mareas-My umbrella—Friendly farewells—Mou—Cleanliness of the village—Naimi—A new species of bird—Sick and lazy people—The missionary steamer-We arrange with Mr. MacFarlane-A bitter disappointment-The value of “home” letters to a traveller. 354
CHAPTER VI. Our monotonous life again—A visit from people from the far interior of New Guinea-No more dread of hunger—It never rains but it pours-Naimi’s canoe—Barter with Pakao—A huge Liasis—Their parasites-I figure as a rain-maker—A new-born infant-Matciu and the canoe —I win the Natives-Felling trees by dynamite-Pilfering of the Natives—Departure for Bioto and Naiabui-A strange combat at Night—Naiabui—I establish a friendship with the Natives—“Music hath charms”—I return to Yule Island, find my house has been robbed, and take measures to enforce restitution. 375
CHAPTER VII. I go through sundry performances for the admonition and edification of the Natives—Return of my men from Naiabui —Insect-collecting-Naimi and Ocona—A great flight of Pteropus—A torment of the Inferno which Dante omitted —Confidence of the Natives—They go on a kangaroohunting expedition, and leave me in charge of the village and the women—“When the cat is away the mice may play”—The “Chevert”-Carpophaga Müllerii-Important additions to my collections—A gala day at Bioto. 397
CHAPTER VIII. At Bioto again—My health becomes unsatisfactory—My tame snakes—My dog dies—I become very despondent —Abia—A touch of romance-Ocona arrives—A hurricane and its results—A reconciliation with Naimi—The death of Mr. Applin—Arrival of the Missionary steamer —A fine snake-I announce my intended departure-Grief of the Naiabui people—Wives—A clever spider“Tater”-Travellers’ tales-A sad parting-Friendliness of the queen. 419
NOTES ON NAIABUI. 436
SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS AT YULE ISLAND AND HALL SOUND. 446
CATALOGUE OF BIRDS COLLECTED IN NEW GUINEA (N.W.) IN THE YEAR 1872. 468

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