Download or read book Travel and Adventure in Northern Queensland written by Arthur C. Bicknell and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Method of tree-climbing with aid of kamin; Nollanolla described; p.58; Collection & preparation of ants eggs & beetles as food; p.95; Contact with natives on Gilbert R., notes on scarification, fire-making; General remarks on lack of clothing, role of women, diseases & cures; method of cooking; burial customs in detail cremation in some areas; fear of spirits; cannibalism practised; duties of women outlined Mitchell R. area; Gilbert R. - huts described, smoking, songs, basketry, medicine men, fishing & weapons; Prince of Wales Is. - scarification of bodies, exhibition of spearthrowing.