Nova Guinea is a historical record documenting the natural history exploration of New Guinea conducted under the auspices of the Maatschappij ter Bevordering van het Natuurkundig Onderzoek der Nederlandsche Koloniën (Society for the Advancement of Scientific Research in the Dutch Colonies). This collection offers insights into the geographical, biological, and anthropological aspects of the island as it was understood during the period of Dutch colonial interest. Readers interested in the history of scientific exploration, colonial studies, and the natural history of Oceania will find significant value in this volume.
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