Results of the South Sea Expedition, 1908-1910, Vol. 8
Eilers, Anneliese (1934). Results of the South Sea Expedition, 1908-1910, Vol. 8 (Report). Hamburg: Friederichsen, De Gruyter, and Co.
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Abstract: "Results of the South Sea Expedition, 1908-1910, Vol. 8" is a translated portions of report of an exploratory expedition in the South Sea that took place between 1908 and 1910, focused on the Outer Islands of Pohnpei (Kapingamarangi, Nukuoro, Ngatik, Mokil, and Pingelap).
Translator Note and Accompanying Materials: The translation of the report involved photographic materials related to specific geographical locations such as Kapingamarangi. The translation was performed by E. P. Boardman, 2nd Lt., USMCR, as noted within the context of a Naval District dated March 1942.
Geographical and Population Detail: The document discusses various geographical, ecological, and demographic aspects of the islands visited, including detailed information about the islands' positions, population, animals, and plants. Moirè specifically, it mentions the islands of Pingelap and Nukuoro, highlighting factors such as their discovery history and geographical characteristics.
Cultural and Social Observations: Descriptions in the document cover the social organization, domestic economies, spiritual culture, and ethnography of the local populations, providing insight into the lifestyles and customs of the inhabitants. References to illustrations and descriptions of social and material cultures further enrich this section.
Biodiversity: Details on the native wildlife, including land birds, sea birds, turtles, lizards, fish, and shellfish, are also provided, offering a comprehensive account of the biodiversity noted during the expedition. It also records the notable introduction of chickens to the local fauna.
Environmental and Resource Aspects: The document mentions environmental events such as a typhoon in 1905, which affected the islands' natural resources, such as cocoa palms. It also highlights the scarcity of water due to reliance on the collection of rainwater.
The document serves as a historical record and scientific study of the South Sea islands observed during the early 20th century expedition. It combines geographic, cultural, ecological, and demographic information and illustrations to provide a detailed account of the regions surveyed.
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