Some Experiences of a New Guinea Resident Magistrate

"Some Experiences of a New Guinea Resident Magistrate" by C. A. W. (Charles Arthur Whitmore) Monckton is a narration of the author's time as a magistrate in New Guinea during the colonial era. The book chronicles his adventures and the difficulties that arise with maintaining relationships between the colonizers and native inhabitants in an unexplored location. Readers gain a vantage point view of the people and the author’s insight regarding New Guinea’s culture. The story begins with Captain Monckton's voyage from Cooktown, Queensland at twenty-three years of age. His new life begins on the mail schooner en route to New Guinea, accompanied by a fellow adventurer. The narrative unfolds in a series of memories, detailing his interactions with European traders, indigenous peoples, and fellow colonial officers, as well as his thoughts on the landscape and lifestyle during his tenure.