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Papua: Or British New Guinea is a historical book written by John Hubert Plunkett Murray in 1912. The book provides a detailed account of the British colonization of Papua, an island located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The author explores the geography, history, and culture of the island, including the customs and traditions of the indigenous people. The book also delves into the political and economic aspects of the British administration, including the challenges faced by the colonial government in maintaining control over the island. With vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, Papua: Or British New Guinea offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of the island's history and culture during the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.