The Voyage Of The Bonito

The Voyage of the Bonito is a historical account of the Fly River Expedition to New Guinea written by William Bauerlen in 1886. The book details the journey of the Bonito a steamship that was sent to explore the Fly River and its surrounding areas. The author describes the challenges faced by the crew including navigating through dangerous waters and encountering hostile tribes. Bauerlen also provides insights into the geography flora and fauna of the region as well as the customs and beliefs of the indigenous people. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of exploration and colonialism in the Pacific region and offers a unique perspective on the interactions between Western explorers and the native populations they encountered.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.