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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 October 1951Vol. XXII, No. 3

Well-known anthropologist;

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Rev. K. Laufer, Msc, Fras

and writer, Father K. Laufer,, MSC, returned recently toi New Britain after an extensive tour: of Europe, where he gave addresses* at Universities and to learned! societies. His 20 years’ scientific: work among the Qunantuna natives* and his perfect knowledge of their language, give him a rare under standing of the working of thee native mind. He has been recently; awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Anthropological Society.

During the past 20 years, Fathen Laufer has written no less than 211 books, pamphlets and scientific articles, dealing generally with the life and customs of the native Islanders, especially those at the eastern end of New Britain.