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1928 My Odyssey by Jack McLaren Antique Australia Papua New Guinea History Book

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1928 My Odyssey by Jack McLaren Antique Australia Papua New Guinea History Book

My Odyssey
By Jack McLaren
Published by Ernest Benn Limited: London 1928

" My Odyssey by Jack McLaren is a vivid autobiographical narrative of adventure in the remote and often perilous regions of the South Pacific, drawing on the author's firsthand experiences as a trader, sailor, and wanderer among island communities. First published in 1923 and here presented in the 1928 revised second edition, the work captures a world of dense jungles, treacherous rivers, and isolated archipelagos, where European influence intersects—often uneasily—with Indigenous life. McLaren writes with immediacy and authority, conveying both the physical dangers of the environment and the cultural complexities of the people he encountered.

The book unfolds as a series of episodic yet connected chapters, each recounting encounters with storms, shipwrecks, tribal customs, and the raw unpredictability of frontier existence. From navigating crocodile-infested rivers to witnessing local conflicts and traditions, McLaren's storytelling is energetic and unvarnished, offering readers a window into a now-vanished colonial world. His perspective reflects the attitudes of his time, yet remains compelling for its descriptive power and the sense of immersion it provides into early 20th-century exploration and trade in the Pacific.

More than a simple adventure tale, My Odyssey is also a portrait of a life shaped by hardship, resilience, and a restless search for meaning beyond the confines of conventional society. McLaren emerges as a rugged, independent figure whose experiences challenge and redefine notions of civilization and survival. This edition will appeal to collectors of exploration literature, students of Pacific history, and readers drawn to authentic, first-person accounts of life on the colonial frontier. "

General wear and fading to covers and spine. No inscriptions. Frontis sits loose otherwise solid binding. Pages clean and well presented with pleasant age toning. A decent copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 22cm x 15cm x 3cm - 187 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Original Cloth Bindings"]
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to covers and spine. No inscriptions. Frontis sits loose otherwise solid binding. Pages clean and well presented with pleasant age toning. A decent copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Jack McLaren
Publisher: Ernest Benn Limited: London
Year Printed: 1928
Sub-subject: Papua New Guinea