Part I
As an anthropologist, I have studied many cultures. But undoubtedly the most unusual that I have studied was found on the island of Hyperborea in the South Pacific. I began with the goal in mind of spending 3 years with the natives of the tribe found on that island and am writing this scientific report on what I observed. My observations are organized according to what I saw upon my arrival, how I observed the natives, what I observed of their culture, and what happened toward the end of my work in observing the tribe.
Observations Upon Arrival
When I arrived in Hyperborea, the ship sailed up to the reef just off the island. It should be noted that the island is about 5 miles in diameter. The island is covered with lush tropical foliage, and I was later told that it contains abundant wildlife. That makes it a relatively large and secure place for a tribe, and the members of the tribe are isolated from the Philippine main island group by several hundred miles. Our small boat was pulled off the ship and was used to get us to the island. The climate is tropical and very hot.
