Description
In this vivid work of literary travel and natural history, Peter Matthiessen journeys into the remote highlands of New Guinea, observing communities whose traditions and way of life had remained largely isolated from the modern world. Across two seasons, he records the rhythms of daily life, ritual, agriculture, conflict, and survival against a dramatic mountain landscape. With lyrical precision and a keen eye for cultural detail, Matthiessen explores the fragile meeting point between ancient customs and outside influence, while reflecting on humanity’s relationship with nature and one another.
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paperback
Collins Harvill
Published Jan 1, 1989
272 pages
ISBN: 0002728567
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Details
First Published
1900
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Under the Mountain Wall by Peter Matthiessen.