Larose, Paris, 1944. First Edition. Softcover. Kanak ( French spelling: Kanak since 1984; earlier Canaque) are the indigenous Melanesian inhabitants of New Caledonia, an overseas collectivity of France in the southwest Pacific. Ethnographic research has shown that Polynesian seafarers have intermarried with the Kanaks over the centuries.The Kanaks refer to the European inhabitants of New Caledonia as Caldoches. Sound copy of this useful study. Text block browning as usual due to poor paper quality. Printed wrappers are sound but a little dust soiled. 199 pages, bibliography, plates. Size: 8vo. Text is in French. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Anthropology; travel; French Language; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 24207. .

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Bookseller: Steve Liddle (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 24207
Title: Institutions et Coutumes Canaques
Author: Eric Rau
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Larose
Place of Publication: Paris
Date Published: 1944
Keywords: BZDB28 melanesia melanesian new guinea anthropology colonies colonial coloniale colonie Anthropology; travel; French Language; Institutions et Coutumes Canaques Eric Rau
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