Work And Adventure In New Guinea, 1877 To 1885 is a book written by James Chalmers and published in 1885. The book is a memoir of Chalmers' experiences in New Guinea during the years 1877 to 1885, where he worked as a missionary and explorer. Chalmers describes in detail the customs and traditions of the native people he encountered, as well as the challenges he faced in trying to establish a Christian mission in a largely unexplored and hostile territory...