Project Gutenberg 2001-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 1054 Walker, H. Wilfrid Walker, H. W. (H. Wilfrid) Wanderings among South Sea Savages and in Borneo and the Philippines Jeroen Hellingman Updated: 2022-10-29. "Wanderings Among South Sea Savages and in Borneo and the Philippines" by H. Wilfrid Walker is a travelogue written in the early 20th century that chronicles the author's extensive adventures through various tropical regions. It primarily focuses on the author's experiences among indigenous peoples in the South Seas, including his encounters with the customs, cultures, and landscapes of Fiji, Borneo, and the Philippines. The narrative blends personal anecdotes with observations of native lifestyles, making it a rich tapestry of cultural exploration. The opening of the travelogue sets the stage for Walker's intriguing journey as he introduces readers to his initial experiences in Fiji, specifically his stay with a Fijian prince, Ratu Lala. Walker describes his voyage to the island, the vibrant local culture, and the contrasts he observes between the Fijians and Samoans. He shares details about a hurricane that strikes during his travels and provides a glimpse into royal life and the rituals of Ratu Lala’s household. Through these descriptions, the reader gets a sense of the complexities of life in this remote paradise, characterized by both beauty and danger, while also gaining insight into the author's appreciation for the people and experiences that shape his narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Oceania -- Description and travel Ethnology -- Oceania Philippines -- Description and travel Borneo -- Description and travel DU Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 402782 2025-08-01T13:55:06.695376 text/html 401034 2022-10-29T12:57:06 text/html 2844979 2025-08-01T13:55:17.100262 application/epub+zip 2848463 2025-08-01T13:55:11.306345 application/epub+zip 219245 2025-08-01T13:55:09.484315 application/epub+zip 3166729 2025-08-01T13:55:21.207268 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3123928 2025-08-01T13:55:15.784280 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278590 2022-09-02T04:44:12.697205 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346963 2025-08-01T13:55:05.718351 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 346635 2022-10-29T12:37:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18642 2025-08-01T13:55:21.351255 application/rdf+xml 26207 2025-08-01T13:55:10.024297 image/jpeg 4814 2025-08-01T13:55:09.763296 image/jpeg 130874 2022-10-29T12:58:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 2545202 2022-10-29T12:58:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 2650153 2025-08-01T13:55:06.883303 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog