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In the southwest part of the Pacific Ocean lies an
area known as Melanesia. It occupies approximately 3,300,000 square
miles and is itself home to other lesser known "oceans" that have
exotic names like Bismarck Sea, Coral Sea and Solomon Sea. Some of the
large islands that define the Solomon Sea are New Guinea, New
Britain, New Ireland, New Georgia, New Hanover and Guadalcanal. But it
is the minor islands in this area that have more romantic
names that fit the mystery of the place: Ontong Java, Nuguira, Vella
Lavalla, and Ranongga are among them.
The Solomon Sea is home to a rugged and almost forgotten race of black people who have lived for centuries in islands that give new meaning to the words strange and extreme. They are so strange in fact that some say flying dinosaurs - relatives of the supposedly extinct pterodactyl - still soar high above in the night skies. It is a world of naked men, strange cultures, hundreds of distinct languages and odd beliefs that rebel against rationality. The people of the islands surrounding the Solomon Sea, do not live as lords in their jungles, for no man has sway there, but as caretakers. Nevertheless, the Melanesian has learned to live well, albeit without comfort, under the rough hand of God who is still forming the world. |
Come with me as we explore one of the most beautiful, exotic and dangerous places on earth: the Solomon Sea. It was a meeting place in a major war, is the center of hundreds (yes - hundreds) of distinct languages, micro-cultures, and strange beliefs, and was the start of my own adventure into danger and discovery.
It has been said that its waters remain the most pure and unpolluted in the world. No wonder, not many people have gone there, and there are few industries to destroy it ... although I'm sure that will change. Please be patient as I slowly add pages and features, but in keeping with the best traditions of the South Pacific, I'll make the necessary changes ... when I get around to it. W. Paul Jameson |
Library
A. History:
War:
1. Darkest Hour. The True Story of Lark Force at Rabaul - Australia's Worst Military Disaster of World War II. Bruce Gamble. Zenith Press. St. Paul, MN. 2006.
2. Savage Papua. Andre Dupeyrat. E. P. Dutton & Company, Inc. New York. 1954.
3. ATTACK! The Battle of New Britain. Frank Capra. Viking Video Classics. Burbank, CA. 1986. (video documentary)
4. Guadalcanal. The Definitive Account of the Landmark Battle. Richard B. Frank. Random House. New York. 1990.
5. Sea of Thunder. Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941 - 1945. Evan Thomas. Simon & Schuster. New York. 2006.
Missions:
6. The Progress of World-Wide Missions. Robert Hall Glover. Harper and Row. 1924 - 1952
7. Work and Adventure in New Guinea. James Chalmers. The Religious Tract Society. St. Paul's Churchyard. ca. 1910.
Stories:
8. Rascals in Paradise. James A. Michener and A. Grove Day. Random House. New York. 1957.
9. Assignment New Guinea. Kieth Willey. The Jacaranda Press. Brisbane. 1965.
B. Culture:
1. Growing up in New Guinea. Margaret Mead. William Marrow and Company, Inc. New York. 1930.
2. Cooking From the South Pacific Heart. Kelita and Kathirine Jameson. Not published yet.
3. Parliament of a Thousand Tribes. Osmar White. The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc. New York. 1965.
C. Memoir:
1. Solomon Sea. A Tale of Discovery and Adventure. W. Paul Jameson. Not published yet, but getting closer.
D. Books by Melanesians:
1. Travels Through the Bible Lands. Sir Paulias Matane. UBS Publishers' Distributors, Ltd. New Delhi, London. 1987. (former ambassador to the UN and USA and Governor General)
2. Chit Chat. Sir Paulias Matane. Addison Wesley Longman. Australia. 1991. (words of wisdom for Papua New Guineans ... and anyone else)
War:
1. Darkest Hour. The True Story of Lark Force at Rabaul - Australia's Worst Military Disaster of World War II. Bruce Gamble. Zenith Press. St. Paul, MN. 2006.
2. Savage Papua. Andre Dupeyrat. E. P. Dutton & Company, Inc. New York. 1954.
3. ATTACK! The Battle of New Britain. Frank Capra. Viking Video Classics. Burbank, CA. 1986. (video documentary)
4. Guadalcanal. The Definitive Account of the Landmark Battle. Richard B. Frank. Random House. New York. 1990.
5. Sea of Thunder. Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941 - 1945. Evan Thomas. Simon & Schuster. New York. 2006.
Missions:
6. The Progress of World-Wide Missions. Robert Hall Glover. Harper and Row. 1924 - 1952
7. Work and Adventure in New Guinea. James Chalmers. The Religious Tract Society. St. Paul's Churchyard. ca. 1910.
Stories:
8. Rascals in Paradise. James A. Michener and A. Grove Day. Random House. New York. 1957.
9. Assignment New Guinea. Kieth Willey. The Jacaranda Press. Brisbane. 1965.
B. Culture:
1. Growing up in New Guinea. Margaret Mead. William Marrow and Company, Inc. New York. 1930.
2. Cooking From the South Pacific Heart. Kelita and Kathirine Jameson. Not published yet.
3. Parliament of a Thousand Tribes. Osmar White. The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc. New York. 1965.
C. Memoir:
1. Solomon Sea. A Tale of Discovery and Adventure. W. Paul Jameson. Not published yet, but getting closer.
D. Books by Melanesians:
1. Travels Through the Bible Lands. Sir Paulias Matane. UBS Publishers' Distributors, Ltd. New Delhi, London. 1987. (former ambassador to the UN and USA and Governor General)
2. Chit Chat. Sir Paulias Matane. Addison Wesley Longman. Australia. 1991. (words of wisdom for Papua New Guineans ... and anyone else)
