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A. E. (Antwerp Edgar) Pratt
1852–1924
A Victorian naturalist and travel writer, he turned difficult expeditions in Tibet, China, and New Guinea into vivid books that mix adventure, observation, and collecting work. His writing offers a lively window into late-19th-century exploration.
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Two Years Among New Guinea Cannibals A Naturalist's Sojourn Among the Aborigines of Unexplored New Guinea
by A. E. (Antwerp Edgar) Pratt
About the author
Born on March 6, 1852, Antwerp Edgar Pratt was an English naturalist, explorer, and author. He became known for long collecting expeditions and for writing books that brought distant landscapes, wildlife, and travel experiences to a wide readership.
Pratt worked in China from the late 1880s and later traveled in New Guinea, gathering plants, insects, and other animals as part of his scientific work. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and several animal species were later named after him.
As a writer, he is remembered for energetic travel narratives including To the Snows of Tibet through China and Two Years Among New Guinea Cannibals. He died on January 4, 1924, leaving behind a body of work that blends natural history, exploration, and firsthand storytelling.