Pygmies & Papuans: The Stone Age To-day in Dutch New Guinea

Set against the dense jungles and winding rivers of Dutch New Guinea, this first‑hand account follows a scientific expedition that ventured into a world virtually untouched by European eyes. The author records encounters with the region’s pygmy groups and Papuan villagers, describing their daily life, building techniques, and unique customs with painstaking detail, supported by photographs and hand‑drawn illustrations of tools, clothing, and ceremonies.

Beyond the people, the narrative sketches the rugged terrain—steep mountains, swollen rivers, and thick forest canopies—that shaped their existence. Readers are offered vivid observations of local fauna, plant life, and the practical challenges the team faced while establishing camps and navigating the landscape. The work aims to provide a clear, factual snapshot of an early‑twentieth‑century exploration, making it a valuable reference for anyone curious about the cultures and environments of New Guinea at that moment in history.